Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms Market

The global market for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms is expected to see growth in both volume and value over the next eight years. Key highlights include steady market performance with an anticipated CAGR of +0.8% in consumption volume and +3.8% in market value from 2022 to 2030. Major consuming countries include China, the United States, and India, with notable growth rates in Italy. Production trends show a slight reduction in output volume in 2022 but an increase in value terms. Import and export volumes experienced fluctuations over the years, with average prices showing growth. Key exporting countries such as China, the United States, and Germany are major players in the market.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +0.8% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 6.3M tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +3.8% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $15.9B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

In 2022, approx. 5.9M tons of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms were consumed worldwide; leveling off at the previous year's figure. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, global consumption of reached the maximum volume at 6M tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The size of the market for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms worldwide fell modestly to $11.8B in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the market value increased by 8.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global market hit record highs at $11.9B in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were China (1.3M tons), the United States (1M tons) and India (558K tons), together accounting for 49% of global consumption. Japan, Russia, Brazil, France, Canada, Mexico, Egypt, South Korea, Italy and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of forms, amongst the key consuming countries, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of +4.8%), while forms for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms markets worldwide were the United States ($2.6B), China ($2.1B) and Japan ($681M), together accounting for 46% of the global market. India, Mexico, Brazil, Russia, Italy, France, Canada, Egypt, South Korea and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

Italy, with a CAGR of +8.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to market size in terms of the main consuming countries over the period under review, while forms for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms per capita consumption in 2022 were Canada (3.3 kg per person), the United States (3 kg per person) and France (2.5 kg per person).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of forms, amongst the key consuming countries, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +4.8%), while forms for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

In 2022, the amount of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms produced worldwide reduced modestly to 5.9M tons, remaining constant against 2021 figures. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 6.6%. Over the period under review, global production of attained the peak volume at 6M tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, production of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms rose slightly to $12.3B in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Global production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were China (1.4M tons), the United States (1.1M tons) and India (562K tons), together comprising 54% of global production. Japan, Russia, Brazil, Italy, France, Iran, South Korea, Egypt, Germany and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of +4.3%), while forms for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports

World Imports of Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Global imports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms dropped slightly to 1.3M tons in 2022, which is down by -3.3% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 9.7% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 1.3M tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, imports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms expanded rapidly to $2.7B in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports By Country

In 2022, Mexico (86K tons), followed by China (57K tons), Indonesia (51K tons), Poland (51K tons), Vietnam (50K tons), Germany (41K tons), France (38K tons), the Czech Republic (36K tons), Romania (34K tons), Italy (32K tons), Russia (32K tons), Belarus (29K tons) and Tajikistan (29K tons) represented the main importers of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms, together generating 45% of total imports. China (57K tons), Indonesia (51K tons), Poland (51K tons), Vietnam (50K tons), Germany (41K tons), France (38K tons), the Czech Republic (36K tons), Romania (34K tons), Italy (32K tons), Russia (32K tons), Belarus (29K tons) and Tajikistan (29K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Tajikistan (with a CAGR of +65.3%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms importing markets worldwide were Mexico ($249M), China ($139M) and Poland ($122M), with a combined 19% share of global imports. Vietnam, Indonesia, Germany, France, Italy, the Czech Republic, Belarus, Romania, Russia and Tajikistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

Tajikistan, with a CAGR of +55.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average import price for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms amounted to $2,122 per ton, picking up by 9.8% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 28%. Global import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($2,895 per ton), while Tajikistan ($960 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+3.7%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

In 2022, global exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms reduced slightly to 1.2M tons, falling by -4.2% compared with the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 11% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 1.3M tons, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms stood at $2.7B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% 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 37%. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports By Country

In 2022, China (218K tons), followed by the United States (136K tons), Germany (109K tons) and Italy (94K tons) were the major exporters of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms, together making up 45% of total exports. The following exporters - the Czech Republic (39K tons), Russia (39K tons), Portugal (39K tons), Spain (37K tons), Vietnam (33K tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (31K tons), France (28K tons), the UK (25K tons) and the United Arab Emirates (23K tons) - together made up 24% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +16.1%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms supplying countries worldwide were the United States ($456M), China ($436M) and Germany ($290M), together comprising 44% of global exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, China, with a CAGR of +18.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average export price for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms amounted to $2,193 per ton, rising by 13% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($3,354 per ton), while Russia ($1,326 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+3.7%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform