Southern Asia: 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 Southern Asia

In 2022, the South Asian 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 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

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

In value terms, production of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, shipments abroad of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

India prevails in forms structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Pakistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from India increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Pakistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Pakistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Pakistan increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate and other vinyl chloride copolymers supplier in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Pakistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In India, exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure 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 origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Pakistan amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%).

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

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms were imported in Southern Asia; with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms soared to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a resilient 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

India dominates forms structure, finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Pakistan (X tons), comprising a X% share of total imports.

Imports into India increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Pakistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Pakistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Pakistan (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Pakistan ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a mild reduction. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Pakistan stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform