Northern America: Vinyl Chloride Market 2024

Vinyl Chloride Market Size in Northern America

The North American vinyl chloride market surged to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Vinyl Chloride Production in Northern America

In value terms, vinyl chloride production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Vinyl Chloride Exports

Exports in Northern America

Vinyl chloride exports shrank slightly to X tons in 2022, declining by X% against 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vinyl chloride exports surged to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a pronounced 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. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of vinyl chloride (chloroethylene), namely the United States, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

The United States experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of vinyl chloride (chloroethylene). The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) also remains the largest vinyl chloride supplier in Northern America.

In the United States, vinyl chloride exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated moderate growth 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, vinyl chloride export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

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

Vinyl Chloride Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2022, supplies from abroad of vinyl chloride (chloroethylene) was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vinyl chloride imports soared to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated moderate growth 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of vinyl chloride imports in 2022 were Canada (X tons), together amounting to X% of total import.

Canada experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of vinyl chloride (chloroethylene). The shares of the largest importers remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Canada ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported vinyl chloride (chloroethylene) in Northern America.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Canada stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated measured growth 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, vinyl chloride import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. 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 hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Canada.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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