Brazil: Market for Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms 2024

Market Size for Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in Brazil

The Brazilian market for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms shrank slightly to $X in 2022, waning by -4.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in Brazil

In value terms, production of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 8.7% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports from Brazil

Exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Brazil dropped to X tons in 2022, which is down by -10.9% compared with 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 29%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a slight 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, exports increased by +56.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 74%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons), Bolivia (X tons) and Paraguay (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Brazil, together accounting for 68% of total exports. Portugal, Uruguay, Peru and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of +498.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Argentina ($X), Bolivia ($X) and Paraguay ($X) were the largest markets for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms exported from Brazil worldwide, with a combined 69% share of total exports. Peru, Portugal, Uruguay and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

Among the main countries of destination, Malaysia, with a CAGR of +528.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 35% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($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 Malaysia (+30.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Imports into Brazil

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms decreased by -13.8% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 48%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, imports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms totaled $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw notable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 62%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Uruguay (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Brazil, together comprising 67% of total imports. Italy, Paraguay, Mexico, Taiwan (Chinese), Colombia and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Paraguay (with a CAGR of +254.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Uruguay ($X), the United States ($X) and Argentina ($X) constituted the largest plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms suppliers to Brazil, with a combined 68% share of total imports. Italy, Mexico, Paraguay, Taiwan (Chinese), Colombia and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

Paraguay, with a CAGR of +243.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average import price for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 19% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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