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Not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PVC sheets market in Germany

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market for non-reinforced PVC sheets in Germany shrank from 283 thousand tons to 231 thousand tons. This decline occurred alongside steady demand from cable sheathing and construction sectors, where PVC remained widely used. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 likely exacerbated the contraction by disrupting industrial production.

In the following years, the market continued to contract, hitting 223 thousand tons in 2021 before a temporary uptick to 229 thousand tons in 2022. This recovery was supported by rising interest in sustainable packaging, which boosted demand for PVC films and sheets. Simultaneously, environmental and health discussions around plasticizers increased attention on phthalate-free alternatives.

By 2024, market volume had decreased further to 199 thousand tons, reflecting the overall downward trajectory across the entire period.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2022, 2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2022, 2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2022, 2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2022, 2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Germany
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2022, 2024, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2022, 2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PVC sheets in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PVC sheets has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 1 545 million US dollars, down 1.7% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 717 million US dollars, which saw a 5.6% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with an 8.5% drop.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.6%	(8.5%)	(1.7%)	(1.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Production of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PVC sheets in Germany has decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Germany produced 437.6 thousand tonnes, a 1.7% decline compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 6.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.1%. The peak was in 2018 at 471.9 thousand tonnes, which marked a 1.1% increase. The sharpest drop was in 2019, with a 5.7% decrease.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.1%	(5.7%)	(1.7%)	(2.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PVC sheets from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, Germany's exports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PVC sheets declined. In 2020, Germany exported 286.9 thousand tonnes, a slight decrease of 1.1% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 10.1%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 3.3%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 290.0 thousand tonnes, which saw a 10.1% increase.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.1%	10.1%	(1.1%)	3.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PVC sheets were exported to a wide range of markets. Even the top destinations—France, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland—together accounted for only 34.8% of total exports in volume terms.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Germany's exports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PVC sheets have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 1 072 million US dollars, reflecting a slight rise of 1.8% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 15.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.7%	5.4%	1.8%	5.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Data from 2017 to 2020 show that Germany's exports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PVC sheets in value terms were not heavily concentrated. The United Kingdom (11.4% of export value), France (10.7%), and Italy (8.9%) together made up only 31.0% of total exports.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PVC sheets to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, Germany's imports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PVC sheets declined. In 2020, Germany imported approximately 80.0 thousand tonnes, a 0.9% decrease year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 13.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.4%. The highest volume was in 2019 at 80.8 thousand tonnes, which saw a 7.7% increase.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.5%	7.7%	(0.9%)	4.4%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Germany's imports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PVC sheets in volume terms were spread across numerous markets. Switzerland (21.6% of import volume), Italy (16.1%), and France (12.2%) together accounted for only 49.9% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, Germany's imports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PVC sheets declined. In 2020, imports totaled 301 million US dollars, representing a 2.9% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 13.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.3%. The peak was in 2019 at 310 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with an 11.8% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.8%	4.5%	(2.9%)	4.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Switzerland (27.2% of import value), Italy (14.1%), and France (9.6%) were the main suppliers of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PVC sheets to Germany, together comprising 50.9% of total imports in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io