PVCPrice data available since 2012
Material price data for PVC
PVC price data supports a more structured assessment of construction, E&E and medical applications, using price series, regions, and interactive charts.
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What is PVC?
PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is one of the most widely used standard plastics and is particularly common in construction.
It can be formulated as rigid PVC for pipes and profiles or as flexible PVC for cables, films and hoses, and it is chemically resistant and difficult to ignite.
For procurement, pricing, and commercial teams, PVC prices matter because they directly influence material costs in construction, electrical/electronics, and medical technology.
It can be formulated as rigid PVC for pipes and profiles or as flexible PVC for cables, films and hoses, and it is chemically resistant and difficult to ignite.
For procurement, pricing, and commercial teams, PVC prices matter because they directly influence material costs in construction, electrical/electronics, and medical technology.
Where is PVC used?
PVC is used mainly in construction – for pipes, window and door profiles, floor coverings as well as roofing and sealing membranes.
Flexible PVC is also the standard for cable insulation and sheathing and for medical tubing, bags, and catheters.
Flexible PVC is also the standard for cable insulation and sheathing and for medical tubing, bags, and catheters.
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Top 5 application markets for PVC
pricenxt provides structured price data and analysis views for PVC, supporting a consistent basis for planning, procurement, and pricing.
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PipesPipes consist predominantly of HDPE, PVC, and PP – price movements feed directly into the cost per metre.Learn more
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WindowsWindow profiles consist predominantly of rigid PVC – price movements in the polymer and in compounds feed directly into profile costs.Learn more
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WaterproofingWaterproofing uses large volumes of flexible PVC, polyolefins (PE/PP), and PUR – price movements feed directly into unit costs.Learn more
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Cables & cable systemsCables and cable systems consume large volumes of PVC compounds and polyethylene for insulation and sheathing – price movements hit unit costs directly.Learn more
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Tubes, bags & cathetersTubes, bags and catheters use large volumes of medical-grade flexible PVC and polyolefins – price movements feed straight through to unit costs.Learn more
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What makes PVC distinctive?
PVC combines low material costs with high resistance and a wide formulation range from rigid to flexible. Price series make regions and transaction types comparable in a traceable way.
Material and price logic
PVC can be formulated with plasticisers and additives from rigid profiles through to flexible films. Sourcing routes differ by region and shape price formation.
- Rigid and flexible: From pipes and profiles to cables and hoses, PVC covers a wide spectrum of properties.
- Regions and transaction types: contract, manufacturer direct as well as spot imports and spot domestic allow detailed comparison.
- Construction relevance: As a construction material, PVC responds sensitively to economic, and building cycles.
Market relevance
PVC prices are relevant to companies that purchase materials for construction, cable or medical applications, cost them or have to account for them in price negotiations.
- Procurement: teams can factor price movements into their purchasing plans at an early stage.
- Pricing: price series support structured discussions on material costs and price adjustment mechanisms.
- Controlling: price histories help document cost assumptions in a traceable way.
Analysis in pricenxt
In pricenxt, PVC price data can be evaluated in a structured way using configurable filters, interactive charts, and boards.
- Variant comparison: region and transaction type series can be set against one another in a single chart.
- Period analysis: you choose the observation period freely and add trend lines or regressions.
- Saving to boards: relevant analyses can be saved as a card on a board and shared.
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