Ecuador: Market for Vinyl Chloride-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers and Other Vinyl Chloride Copolymers in Primary Forms 2025

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

The Ecuadorian market for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms dropped markedly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of 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). In general, consumption faced a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Ecuador

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms decreased by X% to X kg in 2019. In general, exports continue to indicate a sharp decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2019, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms totaled $X in 2019. Overall, exports faced a dramatic curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2019, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Colombia (X kg) was the main destination for exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms from Ecuador, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Colombia totaled X%.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Colombia 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 2019, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a mild increase. 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 hit record highs in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Colombia amounted to X% per year.

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

Imports into Ecuador

In 2022, approx. X tons of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms were imported into Ecuador; falling by X% on 2021 figures. In general, imports saw a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 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 shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a sharp setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate and other vinyl chloride copolymers supplier to Ecuador, 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 China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. Brazil (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

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

In value terms, China ($X), Germany ($X) and Brazil ($X) appeared to be the largest vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate and other vinyl chloride copolymers suppliers to Ecuador, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Germany, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

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, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for China ($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