Germany: Market for Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms 2024

Market Size for Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in Germany

In 2022, the German market for pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. Consumption of peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in Germany

In value terms, production of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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Exports of Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports from Germany

In 2022, the amount of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms exported from Germany fell significantly to X tons, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, exports showed a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Germany, with a combined X% share of total exports. France, the Netherlands, Turkey, the UK, the United States, China, Russia, Switzerland, Austria and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms exported from Germany were Italy ($X), Poland ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Belgium, the Netherlands, the UK, the United States, Turkey, China, Russia, Switzerland, Austria and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

China, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Imports into Germany

In 2022, the amount of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms imported into Germany dropped slightly to X tons, waning by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms expanded sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports. Mexico, Poland, Hungary, Sweden, the Czech Republic, the United States and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Mexico (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms suppliers to Germany, together comprising X% of total imports. Mexico, Poland, Sweden, Hungary, the Czech Republic, the United States and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Mexico, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Spain ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) and Mexico ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform