MERCOSUR: Polyvinyl Chloride Market 2024

Polyvinyl Chloride Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR polyvinyl chloride market fell notably to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Polyvinyl Chloride Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, polyvinyl chloride production contracted sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Polyvinyl Chloride Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, exports of polyvinyl chloride in MERCOSUR expanded modestly to X tons, growing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, polyvinyl chloride exports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Colombia (X tons) represented the major exporter of polyvinyl chloride, making up X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Brazil (X tons), making up an X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Peru (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) - each amounted to a X% share of total exports.

Exports from Colombia increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Brazil (X%) and Uruguay (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Brazil emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Peru experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Colombia (X p.p.) and Brazil (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Colombia ($X) remains the largest polyvinyl chloride supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Uruguay, with a X% share.

In Colombia, polyvinyl chloride exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (X% per year) and Uruguay (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, polyvinyl chloride export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uruguay ($X per ton), while Colombia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Polyvinyl Chloride Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the amount of polyvinyl chloride imported in MERCOSUR fell notably to X tons, waning by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports saw a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, polyvinyl chloride imports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

Brazil represented the key importer of polyvinyl chloride in MERCOSUR, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Peru (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Colombia (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. The following importers - Argentina (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) - each recorded a X% share of total imports.

Imports into Brazil decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Colombia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Colombia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Uruguay experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Ecuador (X%), Peru (X%), Chile (X%) and Argentina (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Colombia and Brazil increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported polyvinyl chloride in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Peru ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile, with an X% share.

In Brazil, polyvinyl chloride imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Peru (X% per year) and Chile (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, polyvinyl chloride import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while Colombia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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