EU: Market for Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms 2024

Market Size for Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in the EU

After two years of growth, the EU market for pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms decreased by X% to $X in 2023. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

Production of Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in the EU

In value terms, production of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms fell modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2022, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Exports of Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports in the EU

In 2023, overseas shipments of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports showed a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms reduced notably to $X in 2023. In general, exports continue to indicate a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the four major exporters of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms, namely France, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands, represented more than two-thirds of total export. Sweden (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Hungary (X%) and Spain (X%).

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms supplying countries in the European Union were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Belgium ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2022, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Germany ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton), while Hungary ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Imports in the EU

Imports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms fell modestly to X tons in 2023, dropping by X% compared with the previous year. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms dropped sharply to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2022, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Poland (X tons) was the main importer of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms in the European Union, constituting X% of total import. Spain (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by France (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports.

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, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Belgium, France, Spain and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2022, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform