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Polyvinyl chloride market

Polyvinyl chloride market: get access to the latest datasets secured by an Ai-driven business intelligence platform. Facts and figures provide market prices, exports, consumption, trade, market size, production, companies, and imports. Here is a breakdown by country, including EU, Russia, Latin America, Africa, China, the U.S., the U.K., and the Middle East. Market trends and forecast to 2030 are also featured in the reports.

Polyvinyl Chloride - World's Largest Markets

Rating	Country
1	China
2	United States
3	Japan
4	Taiwan (Chinese)
5	Mexico

In value terms, China led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States. It was followed by Japan.

From 2018 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value in China was relatively modest. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: the United States (-1.7% per year) and Japan (+0.3% per year).

Polyvinyl Chloride, Not Mixed With Any Other Substances, In Primary Forms Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2018-2020
Netherlands	1041	931	695	-18.3%
Indonesia	864	820	749	-6.9%
United States	873	926	785	-5.2%
Hungary	963	850	849	-6.1%
South Korea	943	868	853	-4.9%
Japan	904	857	860	-2.5%
Spain	1016	900	868	-7.6%
France	1066	923	871	-9.6%
China	866	849	897	1.8%
Belgium	1055	967	907	-7.3%
Colombia	952	923	911	-2.2%
Thailand	921	930	926	0.3%
Germany	1173	1061	993	-8.0%
Average	966	926	854	-6.0%

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Germany ($993 per ton) and Thailand ($926 per ton), while the Netherlands ($695 per ton) and Indonesia ($749 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2018-2020
Brazil	993	1003	995	0.1%
Mexico	972	933	986	0.7%
Turkey	1004	997	928	-3.9%
Vietnam	1056	940	906	-7.4%
Italy	1074	963	892	-8.9%
United Arab Emirates	872	834	879	0.4%
Canada	901	880	876	-1.4%
India	950	903	876	-4.0%
China	962	907	874	-4.7%
Germany	1090	948	872	-10.6%
Poland	1038	895	856	-9.2%
Belgium	967	931	854	-6.0%
Bangladesh	880	847	850	-1.7%
Average	983	931	903	-4.2%

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Brazil ($995 per ton) and Mexico ($986 per ton), while Bangladesh ($850 per ton) and Belgium ($854 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Polyvinyl Chloride, not Mixed With Any Other Substances, in Primary Forms - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	billion USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
India	1.9	1.9	1.4	-12.7%
China	0.8	0.7	0.9	5.6%
Turkey	0.6	0.6	0.7	3.0%
Italy	0.7	0.6	0.6	-10.9%
Germany	0.6	0.5	0.5	-14.7%

In value terms, India ($1.4B), China ($899M) and Turkey ($689M) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2020, with a combined 27% share of global imports. Italy, Germany, Canada, Vietnam, Brazil, Belgium, Mexico, Bangladesh, Poland and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

Among the main importing countries, Vietnam saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Polyvinyl Chloride, not Mixed With Any Other Substances, in Primary Forms - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	billion USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
United States	2.6	2.5	2	-11.2%
Germany	1	0.9	0.9	-4.9%
France	0.8	0.8	0.7	-6.6%
Japan	0.5	0.6	0.6	7.3%
China	0.5	0.5	0.6	4.1%

In value terms, the United States ($2B) remains the largest polyvinyl chloride, not mixed with any other substances, in primary forms supplier worldwide, comprising 22% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($867M), with a 9.2% share of global exports. It was followed by France, with a 7.6% share.

From 2018 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States totaled -11.2%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-4.9% per year) and France (-6.6% per year).

Polyvinyl Chloride, not Mixed With Any Other Substances, in Primary Forms - Market Forecast

Depressed by shrinking demand for polyvinyl chloride, not mixed with any other substances, in primary forms worldwide, the market is expected to continue its downward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to depress the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Polyvinyl Chloride, not Mixed With Any Other Substances, in Primary Forms - Top Companies

The Dow Chemical Company, AVC HOLDINGS PTY LTD, AUSTRALIAN VINYLS CORPORATION PTY LTD, MB Barter (usa) Inc, SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY, LIMITED, HARVEYS COMPOSITES (PTY) LTD, PTT GLOBAL CHEMICAL PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED, NAN YA PLASTICS CORPORATION, Hengyi Petrochemical Co., Ltd., Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC, Eastman Chemical Company, Huntsman International LLC, Huntsman Corporation, Westlake Chemical Corporation, Celanese Americas LLC, Covestro Deutschland AG, FORMOSA PLASTICS CORPORATION, Celanese Holdings LLC, Celanese Chemicals Inc., HITACHI CHEMICAL COMPANY, LTD.

Polyvinyl Chloride - Product Coverage

HS 390410 - Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers; polyvinyl chloride (not mixed with any other substances), in primary forms

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20163010 - Polyvinyl chloride, not mixed with any other substances, in primary forms

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

Global market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Global production, split by region and country
Global trade (exports and imports)
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
19. Production, By Country, 2024
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
32. Export Prices, 2012–2024