Germany: 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 Germany

The German market for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms surged to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Production of 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 from Germany

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, exports showed a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 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 expanded significantly to $X in 2022. The total export 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms from Germany, together comprising X% of total exports. Belgium, France, China, India, Lithuania, Ukraine, the UK, Spain, Austria and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Italy ($X), the United States ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) were the largest markets for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate and other vinyl chloride copolymers exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Belgium, China, France, India, the UK, Lithuania, Austria, Spain, Ukraine and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Lithuania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, export price for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms increased by X% against 2020 indices. 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 for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

In 2022, imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms into Germany skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a remarkable increase 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. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate and other vinyl chloride copolymers supplier to Germany, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), threefold. Colombia (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 Belgium amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and Colombia (X% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms to Germany, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and Japan (X% per year).

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, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($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 Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform