Uzbekistan: 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 Uzbekistan

The Uzbek market for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms shrank modestly to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated resilient growth 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2017 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Vinyl Chloride-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers and Other Vinyl Chloride Copolymers in Primary Forms in Uzbekistan

In value terms, production of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a resilient 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, production increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

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

Exports from Uzbekistan

For the third consecutive year, Uzbekistan recorded growth in overseas shipments of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Kyrgyzstan (X tons) was the main destination for exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms from Uzbekistan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms to Kyrgyzstan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kazakhstan (X tons), threefold.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Kyrgyzstan stood at X%.

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

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kyrgyzstan stood at X%.

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, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kazakhstan amounted to $X per ton.

From 2017 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kazakhstan (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 Uzbekistan

In 2022, supplies from abroad of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms was finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a sharp shrinkage. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 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 surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic decrease. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Korea (X tons) was the main vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate and other vinyl chloride copolymers supplier to Uzbekistan, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from South Korea amounted to X%.

In value terms, South Korea ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms to Uzbekistan.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from South Korea amounted to X%.

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, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for South Korea.

From 2017 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform