Bolivia: Market for Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride 2025

Market Size for Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride in Bolivia

The Bolivian market for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride amounted to $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -0.8% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride in Bolivia

In value terms, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -1.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 59% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride

Exports from Bolivia

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride, when their volume decreased by -52.1% to X kg. Over the period under review, exports showed a precipitous contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 293%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports faced a sharp decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 112% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X kg) was the main destination for vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes exports from Bolivia, accounting for a 78% share of total exports. Moreover, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes exports to Brazil exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X kg), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Paraguay (X kg), with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Brazil totaled -57.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (0.0% per year) and Paraguay (-56.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes exported from Bolivia were Peru ($X), Brazil ($X) and Paraguay ($X), together comprising 99% of total exports. Austria and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 1%.

Austria, with a CAGR of 0.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride amounted to $X per ton, rising by 5.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 94% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Peru (+49.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride

Imports into Bolivia

Vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes imports into Bolivia fell dramatically to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -36% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 206%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 301% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), China (X tons) and Paraguay (X tons) were the main suppliers of vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes imports to Bolivia, with a combined 76% share of total imports. The United States, Germany, Colombia and Peru lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +61.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), China ($X) and Paraguay ($X) were the largest vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes suppliers to Bolivia, together comprising 76% of total imports. The United States, Germany, Colombia and Peru lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

Germany, with a CAGR of +47.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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 rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -10.8% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 31% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+9.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform