EU: 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 the EU

The EU market for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms rose markedly to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports in the EU

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 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 surged to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 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 the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) was the largest exporter of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms, constituting X% of total exports. Belgium (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by France (X%). The Czech Republic (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

Exports from Germany decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the Czech Republic (X%), Belgium (X%) and France (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Czech Republic emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Belgium, the Czech Republic and France increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate and other vinyl chloride copolymers supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Germany totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belgium (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports in the EU

For the third consecutive year, the European Union recorded growth in purchases 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, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons), together committing a X% share of total imports. Lithuania (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate and other vinyl chloride copolymers importing markets in the European Union were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. France, Belgium, the Czech Republic and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Lithuania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries 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, picking up 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 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in the Netherlands ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton), while Lithuania ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform