Europe: Market for Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms 2024

Market Size for Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in Europe

In 2023, the Europe market for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in Europe

In value terms, production of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms rose slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2023, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports in Europe

In 2023, shipments abroad of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms contracted dramatically to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2022, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany represented the key exporter of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms in Europe, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. The Netherlands (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Belgium (X tons), France (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Italy (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. Portugal (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms. At the same time, the Netherlands (X%), Portugal (X%), France (X%), the UK (X%) and Belgium (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Italy (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of the Netherlands, France and Portugal increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, together comprising X% of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, export price for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in France ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the UK ($X per ton) and Portugal ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Imports in Europe

In 2023, supplies from abroad of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, saw a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms shrank notably to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2022, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), France (X tons), Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the UK (X tons), Ireland (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Romania (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2023.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms importing markets in Europe were Poland ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Ireland, Belgium, the UK, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Romania, Italy and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Italy, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, import price for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2022, and then declined in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per ton), while the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform