Slovakia: 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 Slovakia

The Slovak market for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms totaled $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. 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.

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

In value terms, production of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, overseas shipments of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fifth year in a row after six years of growth. Over the period under review, exports faced a significant decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 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 reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a precipitous curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms from Slovakia.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, the largest markets for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate and other vinyl chloride copolymers exported from Slovakia were Bulgaria ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X).

Among the main countries of destination, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated tangible 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, export price for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bulgaria (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms into Slovakia skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by X% compared with the year before. In general, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms to Slovakia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Slovenia and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate and other vinyl chloride copolymers suppliers to Slovakia, together accounting for X% of total imports.

France, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 import price for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform