Germany: Market for Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms 2024

Market Size for Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in Germany

After three years of growth, the German market for pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms decreased by X% to $X in 2023. Overall, the total consumption indicated notable growth 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. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Production of Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in Germany

In value terms, production of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms contracted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated notable growth 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. Based on 2023 figures, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Exports of Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports from Germany

Exports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Germany contracted to X tons in 2023, dropping by X% on 2022. Overall, exports saw a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms shrank remarkably to $X in 2023. In general, exports showed a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons) and France (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. The Netherlands, Belgium, Turkey, the UK, the United States, Luxembourg, the Czech Republic, Serbia, China and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Poland ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms exported from Germany worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Belgium, the Netherlands, the United States, the UK, Turkey, China, Luxembourg, the Czech Republic, Serbia and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

China, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 2023, the average export price for pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then contracted notably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2023, 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 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (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 2023, imports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms into Germany shrank notably to X tons, declining by X% on the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms fell rapidly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2022, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Belgium (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. Hungary, Sweden, Mexico, Poland, the United States, the Czech Republic and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, 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 largest pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms suppliers to Germany were the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Belgium ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Sweden, Hungary, Poland, Mexico, the United States, the Czech Republic and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Mexico, 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

In 2023, the average import price for pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2022, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, 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