Bolivia: Market for Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms 2025

Market Size for Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in Bolivia

The Bolivian market for pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms dropped to $X in 2022, reducing by -8% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, the total consumption indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% 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 +81.5% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports of Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports from Bolivia

In 2019, the amount of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms exported from Bolivia stood at X tons, leveling off at the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate a dramatic curtailment. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2018. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms totaled $X in 2019. Overall, exports saw a sharp slump. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2018. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Paraguay (X tons) was the main destination for exports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Bolivia, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2017 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Paraguay stood at -32.6%.

From 2017 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Paraguay stood at -34.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2019, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price decreased by 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Paraguay amounted to -2.2% per year.

Imports of Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Imports into Bolivia

In 2022, approx. X tons of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms were imported into Bolivia; waning by -22.7% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports showed a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 44%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms fell modestly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% 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 +125.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 131% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Bolivia, with a combined 62% 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 Brazil (with a CAGR of +149.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms suppliers to Bolivia were the United States ($X), Argentina ($X) and Brazil ($X), with a combined 62% share of total imports.

Brazil, with a CAGR of +134.6%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 26% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 60%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Argentina ($X per ton) and Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) and Brazil ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform