Middle East: 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 the Middle East

The Middle Eastern market for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms shrank to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Vinyl Chloride-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers and Other Vinyl Chloride Copolymers in Primary Forms in the Middle East

In value terms, production of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports in the Middle East

Exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms surged to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms, namely Saudi Arabia, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

Saudi Arabia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Saudi Arabia increased by X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) also remains the largest vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate and other vinyl chloride copolymers supplier in the Middle East.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Saudi Arabia amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Saudi Arabia amounted to X% per year.

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

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, approx. X tons of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms were imported in the Middle East; shrinking by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports faced a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey was the key importer of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms in the Middle East, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Bahrain (X%) and Israel (X%). The following importers - Oman (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate and other vinyl chloride copolymers imports into Turkey stood at X%. At the same time, Oman (X%), Bahrain (X%) and Israel (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Kuwait (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Israel, Oman and Kuwait increased by X, X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms in the Middle East, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Bahrain, with a X% share.

In Turkey, imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms decreased by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Bahrain (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual 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 Kuwait ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform