Bulgaria: 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 Bulgaria

In 2022, the Bulgarian market for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption enjoyed a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

In value terms, production of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Production of peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Bulgaria

Exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms from Bulgaria dropped sharply to X kg in 2022, shrinking by X% compared with 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 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 reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed significant growth. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X kg) was the main destination for exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms from Bulgaria, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms exports from Bulgaria.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest.

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, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2013 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to X% per year.

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

Imports into Bulgaria

In 2022, approx. X tons of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms were imported into Bulgaria; increasing by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms to Bulgaria.

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

In value terms, the largest vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate and other vinyl chloride copolymers suppliers to Bulgaria were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Turkey ($X).

Among the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average import price for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform