Chile: 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 Chile

The Chilean market for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms plummeted to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

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. In general, production showed a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from Chile

In 2022, overseas shipments of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X kg) and Peru (X kg) were the main destinations of exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms from Chile.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) and Peru ($X) were the largest markets for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate and other vinyl chloride copolymers exported from Chile worldwide.

Among the main countries of destination, Brazil, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

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, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a noticeable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Peru amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brazil (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 Chile

In 2022, the amount of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms imported into Chile declined significantly to X tons, which is down by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms declined sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), China (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms to Chile, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate and other vinyl chloride copolymers suppliers to Chile were China ($X), Germany ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, China, 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 mixed trend patterns.

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, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform