Brazil: Market for Vinyl Chloride-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers and Other Vinyl Chloride Copolymers in Primary Forms 2024

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

The Brazilian market for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms fell to $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Brazil

In 2022, exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms from Brazil contracted notably to X kg, with a decrease of X% on 2021 figures. In general, exports showed a sharp contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms declined sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a sharp setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Portugal (X kg) was the main destination for exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms from Brazil, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms to Portugal exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X kg), threefold. Austria (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Portugal stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

In value terms, Portugal ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms exports from Brazil, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Panama, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Portugal stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Panama (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a significant increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Brazil

Imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms into Brazil expanded rapidly to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms surged to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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 2020 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms to Brazil, together accounting for X% of total imports. The United States, Spain, Uruguay and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), Colombia ($X) and France ($X) were the largest vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate and other vinyl chloride copolymers suppliers to Brazil, with a combined X% share of total imports. The United States, Uruguay, Japan and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Uruguay, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average import price for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, import price for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady 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 Uruguay ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform