Argentina: Market for Vinyl Chloride-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers and Other Vinyl Chloride Copolymers in Primary Forms 2025

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

The Argentinian market for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms dropped modestly to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

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

In value terms, production of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Argentina

For the third year in a row, Argentina recorded growth in shipments abroad of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms, which increased by X% to X tons in 2017. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2017, 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 2017. Overall, exports enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2017, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) was the main destination for exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms from Argentina, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Brazil amounted to X%.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) also remains the key foreign market for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms exports from Argentina.

From 2012 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value to Brazil amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2017, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Brazil.

From 2012 to 2017, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to X% per year.

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

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, overseas purchases of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms declined slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a modest increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms to Argentina, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate and other vinyl chloride copolymers suppliers to Argentina were the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and China ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import 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 import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform