U.S.: 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 the U.S.

The U.S. market for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms dropped to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Production of Vinyl Chloride-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers and Other Vinyl Chloride Copolymers in Primary Forms in the U.S.

In value terms, production of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms shrank to $X in 2022. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then fell in the following year.

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

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms from the United States dropped to X tons, reducing by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, total exports indicated a buoyant 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, exports decreased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure 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 dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a strong expansion 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 was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms from the United States, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Spain (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

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, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Canada (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, approx. X tons of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms were imported into the United States; stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, total imports indicated a temperate 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 2016 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted modestly 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. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate and other vinyl chloride copolymers to the United States, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Thailand (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Canada amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Thailand (X% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms to the United States, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Canada totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Thailand (X% per year).

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%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform