Kazakhstan: 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 Kazakhstan

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Kazakh market for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

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

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2021, exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms from Kazakhstan was estimated at X kg, almost unchanged from 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports faced a dramatic decline. The smallest decline of X% was in 2018. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms stood at $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a dramatic downturn. The smallest decline of X% was in 2018. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X kg) was the main destination for exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms from Kazakhstan, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2017 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia totaled X%.

From 2017 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia totaled X%.

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 2021, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a precipitous contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price decreased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Russia.

From 2017 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to X% per year.

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

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2022, supplies from abroad of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

In value terms, imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Uzbekistan (X tons) constituted the largest vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate and other vinyl chloride copolymers supplier to Kazakhstan, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms from Uzbekistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and Russia ($X) constituted the largest vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate and other vinyl chloride copolymers suppliers to Kazakhstan, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a buoyant increase. As a result, import 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 supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the price for Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform