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Four factors affect the imbalance between supply and demand in the PVC market and accelerate the industry reshuffle process
In 2005, it was forecasted that China's PVC demand would surpass 8.5 million tons, while the total production capacity was expected to reach 10.3 million tons—1.8 million tons more than the demand, further widening the supply-demand imbalance. From 2003 to the second half of 2004, most plastic profile companies were operating at a loss, signaling a clear oversupply in the PVC industry and setting the stage for a potential industry shake-up.
Since October 2004, PVC prices began to fall from their peak of 9,200 yuan per ton. Despite entering 2005, the market did not rebound as expected and remained weak. By May, prices had hit a low, with factory prices dropping to around 5,500 yuan per ton. Although there was some recovery recently, the price gains were minimal. Overall, the market performance this year was disappointing, largely due to excessive PVC expansion, which led to overcapacity and a downward trend in prices.
This price drop was mainly driven by the rapid entry of new domestic production facilities, which flooded the market with low-priced products in an attempt to capture market share. Looking ahead, the PVC market will continue to face various challenges, with the most significant factors being:
**Capacity Expansion**: The years 2004 and 2005 saw a surge in domestic PVC production. At the end of 2004, production capacity stood at 6.638 million tons, rising to 9.342 million tons by now—representing a 40.7% increase. While the chlor-alkali industry has seen strong growth, the overall industry is now facing increased competition due to overexpansion. This will likely lead to fundamental changes in market dynamics and worsen the impact of oversupply. Companies must be more aware of these risks.
**Raw Materials and Demand**: Calcium carbide remains oversupplied, but rising energy costs, including coal and electricity, have put pressure on its production. Many calcium carbide companies are struggling, and market prices may adjust accordingly. Meanwhile, high international oil prices have affected the cost of imported ethylene, VCM, and EDC, negatively impacting domestic manufacturers. Although there are new demands in construction and advanced products like heat-resistant electronics and anti-static alloys, these cannot keep up with the 40%+ increase in upstream production. Additionally, EU anti-dumping measures on Chinese footwear and toy exports have hurt PVC-based industries, reducing demand.
**Macro-control and Policy Factors**: As the calcium carbide process expands, CO2 emissions and management have become critical issues. National policies on environment, investment, and energy will continue to influence PVC pricing. Moreover, the real estate sector’s slowdown has reduced PVC demand in building materials, worsening the supply-demand imbalance.
**High Oil Prices**: With crude oil prices expected to remain high, ethylene producers are under financial strain, which could further affect PVC production costs and stability.
With so many factors influencing the PVC market, the most critical issue remains supply. The PVC industry is already experiencing the consequences of overexpansion. If production continues to grow, prices may fall further, potentially reaching record lows. The future outlook for the PVC market is concerning.
As China’s PVC market becomes more open, especially with foreign players entering, competition will intensify. Structural adjustments and efficient management will become key trends in the industry. After large-scale integration, outdated and small-scale producers will either be eliminated or restructured.