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Paraguay: Polyvinyl Chloride Market 2025

Polyvinyl Chloride Market Size in Paraguay

After two years of growth, the Paraguayan polyvinyl chloride market decreased by -13.8% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, saw a moderate increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Polyvinyl Chloride Exports

Exports from Paraguay

Polyvinyl chloride exports from Paraguay surged to X tons in 2022, growing by 139% on 2021 figures. In general, exports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 345% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, polyvinyl chloride exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 465% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) was the main destination for polyvinyl chloride exports from Paraguay, with a 92% share of total exports. Moreover, polyvinyl chloride exports to Brazil exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Chile (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Brazil amounted to +31.2%.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the key foreign market for polyvinyl chloride exports from Paraguay, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with an 11% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Brazil stood at +34.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average polyvinyl chloride export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 4.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brazil (+2.2%).

Polyvinyl Chloride Imports

Imports into Paraguay

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in overseas purchases of polyvinyl chloride, when their volume decreased by -4.8% to X tons. Over the period under review, total imports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% 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 +28.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 29% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

In value terms, polyvinyl chloride imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 66% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of polyvinyl chloride imports to Paraguay, with a combined 87% share of total imports. China lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further 9.4%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +55.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Argentina ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest polyvinyl chloride suppliers to Paraguay, with a combined 89% share of total imports. These countries were followed by China, which accounted for a further 8.4%.

China, with a CAGR of +57.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average polyvinyl chloride import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -1.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, polyvinyl chloride import price increased by +59.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 58% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Argentina ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) and Brazil ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the polyvinyl chloride market in Paraguay. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20163010 - Polyvinyl chloride, not mixed with any other substances, in primary forms
Prodcom 20163023 - Non-plasticised polyvinyl chloride mixed with any other substance, in primary forms
Prodcom 20163025 - Plasticised polyvinyl chloride mixed with any other substance, i n primary forms

Country coverage:

Paraguay

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Paraguay
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024