Brazil: Market for Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride 2024

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

The Brazilian market for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride fell modestly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -3.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a mild decline. Vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 25%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Brazil

In 2022, approx. X tons of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride were exported from Brazil; waning by -14.3% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes exports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 93%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Paraguay (X tons), Bolivia (X tons) and Chile (X tons) were the main destinations of vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes exports from Brazil, with a combined 69% share of total exports. Argentina, Nigeria, Uruguay, Mexico and Angola lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Mexico (with a CAGR of +106.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes exported from Brazil were Paraguay ($X), Bolivia ($X) and Chile ($X), together comprising 64% of total exports. Argentina, Uruguay, Nigeria, Mexico and Angola lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

Among the main countries of destination, Mexico, with a CAGR of +88.8%, recorded 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 rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 24% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Paraguay ($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 Angola (+4.9%), 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 Brazil

In 2022, the amount of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride imported into Brazil expanded slightly to X tons, increasing by 2.8% on the previous year. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 70%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 82% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Israel (X tons), India (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) were the main suppliers of vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes imports to Brazil, together comprising 58% of total imports. The United States, China, the UK, Mexico, Italy, Portugal and Paraguay lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +14.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Israel ($X) and India ($X) were the largest vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes suppliers to Brazil, together accounting for 52% of total imports. China, Taiwan (Chinese), the UK, Mexico, Italy, Portugal and Paraguay lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

The UK, with a CAGR of +31.4%, 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, surging by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes import price increased by +64.3% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+31.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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