Overview of the Global Market for Vinyl Chloride-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers and Other Vinyl Chloride Copolymers in Primary Forms

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

In 2023, the global market for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms increased by X% to $X, rising for the seventh consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global market reached the peak level in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

In value terms, production of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms fell remarkably to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a sharp downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

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

Exports

In 2023, overseas shipments of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports faced a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the global exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms dropped rapidly to $X in 2023. Overall, exports faced a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the global exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2022, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Canada (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) represented the major exporter of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms in the world, achieving X% of total export.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, Canada ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Canada, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average export price for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2022, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while Canada stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%).

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

Imports

In 2023, purchases abroad of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Global imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms reduced dramatically to $X in 2023. In general, imports faced a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, global imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2022, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Canada (X tons) represented the largest importer of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms, mixing up X% of total imports. Belgium (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Brazil (X%). Austria (X tons), Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Cambodia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Canada increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Cambodia (X%), Bosnia and Herzegovina (X%) and Argentina (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Cambodia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Brazil (X%), Belgium (X%) and Austria (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Canada (X p.p.), Belgium (X p.p.), Brazil (X p.p.), Bosnia and Herzegovina (X p.p.), Cambodia (X p.p.), Austria (X p.p.) and Argentina (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Canada ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms worldwide, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Brazil, with a X% share.

In Canada, imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

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 2023, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2022, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cambodia (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform