U.S.: Vinyl Chloride Market 2024

Vinyl Chloride Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. vinyl chloride market soared to $X in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Vinyl Chloride Production in the U.S.

In value terms, vinyl chloride production stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Vinyl chloride production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Vinyl Chloride Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, the amount of vinyl chloride (chloroethylene) exported from the United States dropped to X tons, which is down by X% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vinyl chloride exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a temperate 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Canada (X tons) were the main destinations of vinyl chloride exports from the United States, together comprising X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, Mexico ($X), Colombia ($X) and Canada ($X) constituted the largest markets for vinyl chloride exported from the United States worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Colombia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average vinyl chloride export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a noticeable expansion 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, vinyl chloride export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Colombia ($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 Colombia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vinyl Chloride Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, imports of vinyl chloride (chloroethylene) into the United States skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a dramatic contraction. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vinyl chloride imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a sharp slump. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest vinyl chloride supplier to the United States, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, vinyl chloride imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vinyl chloride (chloroethylene) to the United States, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vinyl chloride import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

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 China stood at $X per ton.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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