Peru: Market for Vinyl Chloride-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers and Other Vinyl Chloride Copolymers in Primary Forms 2024

Market Size for Vinyl Chloride-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers and Other Vinyl Chloride Copolymers in Primary Forms in Peru

In 2022, the Peruvian market for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption saw a perceptible reduction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Peru

In 2022, exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms from Peru skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a buoyant increase. 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 attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bolivia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms from Peru, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms to Bolivia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X kg), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bolivia totaled X%.

In value terms, Bolivia ($X) remains the key foreign market for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms exports from Peru, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Bolivia was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bolivia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States amounted to $X per ton.

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

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

Imports into Peru

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms shrank modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Colombia (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms to Peru, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Taiwan (Chinese) (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Colombia ($X), Germany ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) were the largest vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate and other vinyl chloride copolymers suppliers to Peru, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform