Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Film Market

The global non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film market is predicted to continue its upward consumption trend, with a projected market volume of 11M tons by 2030. Market performance is expected to grow with a CAGR of +4.1% from 2022 to 2030, reaching a market value of $46.8B by the end of 2030. In 2022, consumption decreased by -1% to 7.9M tons, falling for the third consecutive year after eight years of growth. However, the total consumption showed a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022, with the volume increasing at an average annual rate of +4.3%. The countries with the highest consumption in 2022 were China, the United States, and India, comprising 45% of global consumption. Global production of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride films slightly decreased by less than 0.1% in 2022 to 8M tons, after notable growth from 2012-2022. Global exports of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride films expanded to 2M tons in 2022, with China being the largest exporter. The average export price per ton increased in 2022 and is expected to see gradual growth in the future.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for non-cellular polyvinyl chloride films, sheets, foil and strip 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 +4.1% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 11M tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +6.3% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $46.8B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Films, Sheets, Foil and Strip

In 2022, consumption of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride films, sheets, foil and strip decreased by -1% to 7.9M tons, falling for the third consecutive year after eight years of growth. Overall, the total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -4.9% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, global consumption attained the maximum volume at 8.3M tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

The global non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film market revenue totaled $28.8B in 2022, remaining stable against 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). Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% 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 +5.0% against 2020 indices. Global consumption peaked at $30.9B in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were China (1.8M tons), the United States (1M tons) and India (754K tons), together comprising 45% of global consumption. Japan, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico, Germany, South Korea, Turkey, Egypt, Vietnam and Democratic Republic of the Congo lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of +8.2%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film markets worldwide were the United States ($5.6B), China ($3.9B) and Turkey ($2.7B), together accounting for 42% of the global market. India, Japan, Germany, Mexico, Indonesia, Brazil, South Korea, Vietnam, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

Among the main consuming countries, Mexico, with a CAGR of +11.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to market size over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film per capita consumption in 2022 were Japan (3.6 kg per person), the United States (3.1 kg per person) and Germany (2.7 kg per person).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +7.0%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Films, Sheets, Foil and Strip

In 2022, production of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride films, sheets, foil and strip decreased by less than 0.1% to 8M tons, falling for the third consecutive year after eight years of growth. Over the period under review, the total production indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -3.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production attained the maximum volume at 8.3M tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film production reduced slightly to $28.1B in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% 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 +6.0% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production attained the maximum level at $35.7B in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country

China (2.5M tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film production, comprising approx. 31% of total volume. Moreover, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States (980K tons), threefold. India (709K tons) ranked third in terms of total production with an 8.8% share.

In China, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film production increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: the United States (+3.5% per year) and India (+8.3% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Films, Sheets, Foil and Strip

In 2022, approx. 1.9M tons of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride films, sheets, foil and strip were imported worldwide; reducing by -2.2% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 11%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 1.9M tons, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film imports reached $6.8B in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports By Country

In 2022, the United States (150K tons), Russia (100K tons), Mexico (87K tons), France (75K tons), Germany (74K tons), the UK (69K tons), India (69K tons), Vietnam (63K tons), Turkey (56K tons), Italy (54K tons), Indonesia (52K tons) and Belgium (50K tons) represented the key importer of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride films, sheets, foil and strip in the world, achieving 48% of total import. Poland (48K tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +17.4%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film importing markets worldwide were the United States ($615M), Germany ($353M) and Mexico ($325M), with a combined 19% share of global imports. The UK, France, Russia, Vietnam, Turkey, Italy, Poland, Belgium, India and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +20.1%, saw 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

The average non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film import price stood at $3,633 per ton in 2022, surging by 10% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($4,771 per ton), while Indonesia ($1,909 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+2.8%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Films, Sheets, Foil and Strip

Global non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film exports expanded to 2M tons in 2022, growing by 1.8% against 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film exports rose markedly to $7.6B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 23% against the previous year. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports By Country

China represented the largest exporting country with an export of about 791K tons, which recorded 39% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Germany (264K tons), mixing up a 13% share of total exports. The United States (89K tons), Italy (85K tons), South Korea (70K tons), Turkey (60K tons), France (57K tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (47K tons), the Netherlands (47K tons), Switzerland (40K tons), Poland (38K tons), Spain (36K tons) and Japan (32K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +10.0% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Turkey (+10.6%), Poland (+4.8%), Japan (+1.9%), Switzerland (+1.8%) and Spain (+1.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Turkey emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +10.6% from 2012-2022. Germany, South Korea, the United States and France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the Netherlands (-1.1%), Italy (-4.2%) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-6.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of China and Turkey increased by +20 and +1.6 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film supplying countries worldwide were China ($2.1B), Germany ($1.3B) and the United States ($577M), together comprising 53% of global exports.

Among the main exporting countries, China, with a CAGR of +13.3%, saw 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 non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film export price amounted to $3,739 per ton, increasing by 7.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 11% against the previous year. The global export price peaked 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 ($6,456 per ton), while China ($2,697 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+4.9%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform