Global Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers Market 2025

Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers Market Size

In 2022, the global ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers market increased by 13% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Global consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers Production

In value terms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 12%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, global production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers Exports

Exports

For the eleventh consecutive year, the global market recorded growth in overseas shipments of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers in primary forms, which increased by 3.3% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

South Korea was the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which reached 33% of total exports. Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 16% share, followed by the United States (5.8%) and Belgium (5.6%). China (X tons), Thailand (X tons), France (X tons), Japan (X tons), Germany (X tons), Singapore (X tons), Canada (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Spain (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from South Korea increased at an average annual rate of +11.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Saudi Arabia (+43.1%), China (+8.4%), Taiwan (Chinese) (+4.6%), Canada (+4.1%), Singapore (+2.2%), Thailand (+2.0%) and Japan (+1.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Saudi Arabia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +43.1% from 2012-2022. Spain, Germany and France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the United States (-1.5%) and Belgium (-2.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Korea (+16 p.p.), Saudi Arabia (+2.6 p.p.) and Spain (+2.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2012-2022, the share of Germany (-2.1 p.p.), France (-2.3 p.p.), the United States (-4.7 p.p.) and Belgium (-5.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Korea ($X) remains the largest ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers supplier worldwide, comprising 33% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a 12% share of global exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 6% share.

In South Korea, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers exports expanded at an average annual rate of +16.3% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Taiwan (Chinese) (+5.6% per year) and Belgium (-0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 7.2% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers export price increased by +69.5% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 58%. 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 amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+7.1%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers Imports

Imports

In 2022, global ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers imports reached X tons, increasing by 1.9% against the year before. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% 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 +62.8% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 17%. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

China was the major importer of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers in primary forms in the world, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. 43% of total imports in 2022. India (X tons) took a 6.5% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Vietnam (5.7%). Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), the United States (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Spain (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into China increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Vietnam (+12.0%), Turkey (+9.8%), Indonesia (+8.1%), India (+5.2%), Italy (+5.0%), Spain (+4.8%), Germany (+1.9%) and Mexico (+1.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +12.0% from 2012-2022. The United States experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of China (+7.6 p.p.), Vietnam (+2.7 p.p.) and Spain (+1.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2012-2022, the share of the United States (-1.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers in primary forms worldwide, comprising 43% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 6.6% share of global imports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a 4.8% share.

In China, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers imports increased at an average annual rate of +10.9% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+9.3% per year) and Indonesia (+17.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 14% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers import price increased by +80.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 58% against the previous year. Global import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+9.0%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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