Egypt: Market for Vinyl Chloride-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers and Other Vinyl Chloride Copolymers in Primary Forms 2024

Market Size for Vinyl Chloride-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers and Other Vinyl Chloride Copolymers in Primary Forms in Egypt

The Egyptian market for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms dropped to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a slight decrease. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Vinyl Chloride-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers and Other Vinyl Chloride Copolymers in Primary Forms in Egypt

In value terms, production of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Vinyl Chloride-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers and Other Vinyl Chloride Copolymers in Primary Forms

Exports from Egypt

Exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms from Egypt surged to X tons in 2022, with an increase of X% on 2021. In general, exports saw a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Libya (X tons) was the main destination for exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms from Egypt, accounting for a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Algeria (X tons), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Libya amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Algeria (X% per year) and Sudan (X% per year).

In value terms, Libya ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms exports from Egypt, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Algeria ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Libya totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Algeria (X% per year) and Sudan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Libya ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sudan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Romania (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Vinyl Chloride-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers and Other Vinyl Chloride Copolymers in Primary Forms

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms into Egypt shrank rapidly to X tons, with a decrease of X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms to Egypt, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate and other vinyl chloride copolymers suppliers to Egypt, with a combined X% share of total imports.

France, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were France ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform