MERCOSUR: 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 MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR market for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms dropped to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, shipments abroad of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2012, thus ending a nine-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, recorded a deep downturn. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 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, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Colombia dominates forms structure, resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Uruguay (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Colombia decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. Uruguay experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Uruguay (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Colombia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Colombia ($X) remains the largest vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate and other vinyl chloride copolymers supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uruguay ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Colombia totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Export price indicated a noticeable increase 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 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uruguay ($X per ton), while Colombia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (X%).

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

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, purchases 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. In general, imports continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms stood at $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil was the largest importer of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms in MERCOSUR, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Argentina (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Peru (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. Colombia (X tons) and Chile (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Brazil experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms. At the same time, Argentina (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Argentina emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Peru (X%), Colombia (X%) and Chile (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Brazil and Argentina increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Peru, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Brazil amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Argentina (X% per year) and Peru (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a slight increase 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, import price for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Argentina ($X per ton) and Chile ($X per ton), while Peru ($X per ton) and Colombia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform