United Arab Emirates: 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 United Arab Emirates

The market for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms in the United Arab Emirates fell to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a pronounced decrease. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Vinyl Chloride-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers and Other Vinyl Chloride Copolymers in Primary Forms in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, production of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

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 second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 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 recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Pakistan (X tons), India (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms from the United Arab Emirates, with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Pakistan ($X), India ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate and other vinyl chloride copolymers exported from the United Arab Emirates worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination 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 vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Pakistan ($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 Saudi Arabia (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 the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, approx. X tons of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms were imported into the United Arab Emirates; with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms shrank significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate and other vinyl chloride copolymers supplier to the United Arab Emirates, 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 Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Korea (X tons), threefold.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms to the United Arab Emirates, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (X% per year) and China (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, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a mild increase 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, import price for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms increased by X% against 2020 indices. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform