Italy: 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 Italy

In 2022, the Italian market for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Italy

In 2022, approx. X tons of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms were exported from Italy; which is down by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a perceptible 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms from Italy, together comprising X% of total exports. Germany, China, France, Colombia, the UK, the United States, Switzerland and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Colombia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X), Canada ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate and other vinyl chloride copolymers exported from Italy worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. Russia, France, the UK, China, Colombia, the United States, Switzerland and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Colombia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 average export price for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a noticeable 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 2017 indices. 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 destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Colombia ($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 Switzerland (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 Italy

Imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms into Italy shrank modestly to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% on the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate and other vinyl chloride copolymers to Italy, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), twofold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (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, jumping 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 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs 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 Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform