Canada: 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 Canada

The Canadian market for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms contracted to $X in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, saw a notable expansion. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Canada

For the third year in a row, Canada recorded growth in shipments abroad of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms from Canada, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States stood at X%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) also remains the key foreign market for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms exports from Canada.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to X% per year.

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

Imports into Canada

In 2022, the amount of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms imported into Canada contracted to X tons, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, imports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate and other vinyl chloride copolymers supplier to Canada, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms to Canada, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

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, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a mild 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 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform