MERCOSUR: Market for Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms 2025

Market Size for Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR market for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms declined slightly to $X in 2022, waning by -4.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 8.5%. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in MERCOSUR

In value terms, production of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 8.6%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports in MERCOSUR

For the fourth consecutive year, MERCOSUR recorded growth in overseas shipments of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms, which increased by 12% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild curtailment. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms reached $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Argentina (X tons), Uruguay (X tons) and Peru (X tons) represented roughly 81% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X tons), Ecuador (X tons) and Paraguay (X tons), together making up a 17% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Paraguay (with a CAGR of +67.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Argentina ($X) and Uruguay ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 67% share of total exports. Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Paraguay lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

Paraguay, with a CAGR of +73.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -3.1% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by 37%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uruguay ($X per ton), while Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Paraguay (+3.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Imports in MERCOSUR

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms decreased by -12.7% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 36%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, imports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms fell to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% 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 +72.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 70%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Brazil was the key importer of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms in MERCOSUR, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was near 49% of total imports in 2022. Colombia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an 11% share, followed by Argentina (8%), Ecuador (5.8%), Paraguay (5.4%), Uruguay (4.9%) and Chile (4.6%).

Brazil experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms. At the same time, Argentina (+4.0%) and Uruguay (+1.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Argentina emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +4.0% from 2012-2022. Paraguay and Ecuador experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Colombia (-4.6%) and Chile (-8.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Brazil and Argentina increased by +5.9 and +2.9 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms in MERCOSUR, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Colombia ($X), with an 8.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Brazil stood at +3.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Colombia (-4.0% per year) and Argentina (+4.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 8.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Uruguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+2.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform