GCC: 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 GCC

The GCC market for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms reduced to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a mild slump. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded 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 failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports in GCC

In 2022, approx. X tons of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms were exported in GCC; jumping by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 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 reduced slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Saudi Arabia (X tons), together resulting at X% of total export.

Saudi Arabia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Saudi Arabia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) also remains the largest vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate and other vinyl chloride copolymers supplier in GCC.

In Saudi Arabia, exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Saudi Arabia.

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

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

Imports in GCC

In 2022, imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms in GCC dropped sharply to X tons, declining by X% on the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms declined markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) represented the major importer of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms, creating X% of total imports. Bahrain (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Oman (X%) and Kuwait (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Oman (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms in GCC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bahrain ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Kuwait, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Bahrain (X% per year) and Kuwait (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, 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 appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform