Growth Opportunities in the Global PVC Market

The global polyvinyl chloride (PVC) industry experienced good growth over the last five years and is expected to continue that momentum, reaching approximately US $62.3 billion in global revenue in 2018. The industry is consolidated, and the Asia Pacific (APAC) region continues to dominate in terms of production. The construction

industry is a major driver for the pvc market.  

Thermal butt fusion joining technology and replacement of aluminum with ecofriendly pvc are

emerging trends that may drive growth.

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The report tracks five market segments for four geographic regions; thus, it tracks 20 segments of the industry.

A combination of factors such as feedstock price (crude oil, naphtha, ethane), feedstock availability (sodium hydroxide), scale and technology, energy cost, energy consumption, GDP growth, distribution costs, utilization rates, inventory trends, environmental issues, and government regulations all influence the industry’s dynamics significantly.

Lucintel’s research indicates that the industry recovered with double-digit growth during 2011-2012. Construction applications demonstrated the highest growth due to increased demand for pvc pipes and profiles products.

As indicated by the study, high demand for pvc products in end-user industries such as agriculture, wire and cable, construction, automotive, adhesives, and electronics is anticipated to boost the pvc market. Key challenges likely to be addressed by industry players are fluctuations in crude oil and ethylene prices and regulatory standards from the European Commission to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

The industry is expected to witness a capacity utilization rate that will increase strongly in 2016 due to the best long-term growth prospects for pvc pipe in water and drainage systems. North America and Northeast Asia will remain the exporters of pvc products. It is projected that robust growth will stem from emerging economies such as China and India. Growing end user sector such as construction packaging, electrical, and medical products are anticipated to boost demand.

This comprehensive guide from Lucintel provides readers with valuable information and the tools needed to successfully drive critical business decisions with a thorough understanding of the market’s potential. This report will save Lucintel clients hundreds of hours in personal research time on a global market and it offers significant benefits in expanding business opportunities throughout the global pvc market analysis. In a fast-paced ever-changing world, business leaders need every advantage available to them in a timely manner to drive change in the market and to stay ahead of their competition. This report provides business leaders with a keen advantage in this regard by making them aware of emerging trends and demand requirements on an annual basis.

Some of the features of Growth Opportunities in the Global PVC Market report are:

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary
2. Industry Definition and Scope
3. Industry Overview
4. Global Macroeconomic Overview
5. Industry Trends
6. Industry Forecasts
7. Emerging Trends
8. Conclusions

List of Figures

Chapter 3. Industry Overview

Figure 3.1: External forces shaping global PVCindustry

Chapter 4. Global Macroeconomic Overview

Figure 4.1: Global GDP growth rate trend
Figure 4.2: Global inflation rate trend
Figure 4.3: Global population growth rate trend
Figure 4.4: Global unemployment rate trend
Figure 4.5: Regional GDP growth rate trend
Figure 4.6: Regional inflation rate trend
Figure 4.7: Regional population growth rate trend
Figure 4.8: Regional unemployment rate trend

Chapter 5. Industry Trends

Figure 5.1: Global PVC industry annual trend 2007-12 (US $B)
Figure 5.2: Global PVC industry regional production trend 2007-2012 (Million tons)
Figure 5.3: Global PVC industry regional production trend 2007-2012 (%)
Figure 5.4: Global PVC industry regional trend 2007-12 (US $B)
Figure 5.5: Global PVC industry regional trend 2007-12 (%)
Figure 5.6: Global PVC industry segment trend 2007-12 (US $B)
Figure 5.7: Global PVC industry segment trend 2007-12 (%)
Figure 5.8: Global PVC industry quarterly trend 2011-12 (US $B)
Figure 5.9: Global PVC industry profitability trend 2007-12
Figure 5.10: Global PVC industry revenue per employee trend 2007-12
Figure 5.11: Cost structure of global PVC industry 2007-12
Figure 5.12: Cost structure in North American PVC industry 2007-12
Figure 5.13: Cost structure in European PVC industry 2007-12
Figure 5.14: Cost structure in Asia Pacific PVC industry 2007-12
Figure 5.15: Top 5 companies Vs. PVC industry gross profit & net profit analysis 2012
Figure 5.16: Cash on hand for global PVC industry 2007-12 (US $B)
Figure 5.17: Cash on hand for global PVC industry 2007-12 (%)
Figure 5.18: Asset for global PVC industry 2007-12 (US $B)
Figure 5.19: Assets for global PVC industry 2007-12 (%)
Figure 5.20: Debt for global PVC industry 2007-12 (US $B)
Figure 5.21: Debt for global PVC industry 2007-12 (%)
Figure 5.22: Industry shares of top players in global PVC industry in 2007
Figure 5.23: Industry shares of top players in global PVC industry in 2012
Figure 5.24: Global PVC industry 2007 market share analysis
Figure 5.25: Global PVC industry 2012 market share analysis

Chapter 6. Industry Forecasts

Figure 6.1: Global PVC industry annual forecast 2013-18 (US $B)
Figure 6.2: Global PVC industry quarterly forecast 2012-13 (US $B)
Figure 6.3: Global GDP growth rate forecast
Figure 6.4: Global inflation rate forecast
Figure 6.5: Global population growth rate forecast
Figure 6.6: Global unemployment rate forecast
Figure 6.7: Regional GDP growth rate forecast
Figure 6.8: Regional inflation rate forecast
Figure 6.9: Regional population growth rate forecast
Figure 6.10: Regional unemployment rate forecast
Figure 6.11: Global PVC industry regional forecast 2013-18 (US $B)
Figure 6.12: Global PVC industry regional forecast 2013-18 (%)
Figure 6.13: Global PVC industry segment forecast 2013-18 (US $B)
Figure 6.14: Global PVC industry segment forecast 2013-18 (%)
Chapter 7. Emerging Trends
Figure 7.1: Global PVC industry opportunity by region
Figure 7.1: Global PVC industry opportunity by segment

List of Tables

Chapter 3. Industry Overview

Table 3.1: Industry parameters of global PVC industry
Table 3.2: Relative industry attractiveness by region

Chapter 5. Industry Trends

Table 5.1: Regional revenue growth rate
Table 5.2: Segment revenue growth rate
Table 5.3: Percentage change in cost structure
Table 5.4: Percentage change in cash on hand
Table 5.5: Percentage change in total asset  
Table 5.6: Percentage change in total debt
Table 5.7: Key companies by revenue growth
Table 5.8: Key companies by revenue decline

Chapter 6. Industry Forecasts

Table 6.1: Global PVC regional forecast growth rate
Table 6.1: Global PVC segment forecast growth rate