Italy: Polyvinyl Chloride Market 2024

Polyvinyl Chloride Market Size in Italy

In 2022, the Italian polyvinyl chloride market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Polyvinyl chloride consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Polyvinyl Chloride Production in Italy

In value terms, polyvinyl chloride production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Polyvinyl Chloride Exports

Exports from Italy

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of polyvinyl chloride decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, polyvinyl chloride exports totaled $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of polyvinyl chloride exports from Italy, together comprising X% of total exports. Turkey, Slovakia, the Netherlands, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Romania, the Czech Republic, Egypt, Mexico and Tunisia 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 the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for polyvinyl chloride exported from Italy were Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and Turkey ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. France, Slovakia, the Netherlands, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Mexico, Egypt, Romania, Tunisia and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average polyvinyl chloride export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a temperate increase 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, polyvinyl chloride export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Mexico ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Polyvinyl Chloride Imports

Imports into Italy

Polyvinyl chloride imports into Italy contracted to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, polyvinyl chloride imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a temperate expansion 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of polyvinyl chloride imports to Italy, with a combined X% share of total imports. Spain, Belgium, Mexico, the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest polyvinyl chloride suppliers to Italy were France ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Spain, the Netherlands, Mexico, the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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 polyvinyl chloride import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a noticeable 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, polyvinyl chloride import price 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 expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Germany ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

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