United Kingdom: 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 UK

The UK market for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms shrank to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a deep contraction. 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 UK

In value terms, production of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from the UK

Exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms from the UK reduced remarkably to X tons in 2022, dropping by X% on 2021 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat 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. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms from the UK, with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Singapore, Poland and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate and other vinyl chloride copolymers exported from the UK were Italy ($X), Belgium ($X) and Sweden ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. The United States, Germany, Singapore, Poland, the Netherlands and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Sweden (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 UK

In 2022, purchases abroad of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms to the UK, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate and other vinyl chloride copolymers suppliers to the UK were Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a measured 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 2016 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for France ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform