EU: Vinyl Chloride Market 2024

Vinyl Chloride Market Size in the EU

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the EU vinyl chloride market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption showed a deep slump. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vinyl Chloride Production in the EU

In value terms, vinyl chloride production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vinyl Chloride Exports

Exports in the EU

Vinyl chloride exports dropped to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% compared with 2021. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, vinyl chloride exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Belgium represented the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total exports. Germany (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports.

Exports from Belgium increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the Netherlands (X%) and Germany (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, France (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Belgium (X p.p.), the Netherlands (X p.p.) and France (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Germany saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Vinyl Chloride Imports

Imports in the EU

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of vinyl chloride (chloroethylene) decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, vinyl chloride imports rose modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

France was the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which reached X% of total imports. The Netherlands (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Portugal (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Spain (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. Germany (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vinyl chloride importing markets in the European Union were France ($X), Portugal ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Spain, Sweden and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Spain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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