U.S.: Market for Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms 2024

Market Size for Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in the U.S.

The U.S. market for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms fell modestly to $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in the U.S.

In value terms, production of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms dropped slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 26%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, shipments abroad of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms decreased by -11.1% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms totaled $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 27%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Trinidad and Tobago (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from the United States, together comprising 88% of total exports. Guyana and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 6.4%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Guyana (with a CAGR of +15.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($X), Mexico ($X) and Trinidad and Tobago ($X) were the largest markets for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms exported from the United States worldwide, with a combined 92% share of total exports. Guyana and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 3.4%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Guyana, with a CAGR of +20.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 18% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% 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 non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by +66.6% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 33% 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.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Guyana (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, supplies from abroad of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms decreased by -22.1% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 94%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, imports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms contracted to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 165%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms supplier to the United States, accounting for a 50% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Costa Rica (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Mexico (X tons), with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Canada stood at +5.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Costa Rica (+112.4% per year) and Mexico (-0.9% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to the United States, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Costa Rica ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada stood at +10.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Costa Rica (+93.2% per year) and the Netherlands (+112.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 20% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by +91.9% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from the Netherlands ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton), while the price for Costa Rica ($X per ton) and the Dominican Republic ($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 Netherlands (+10.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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