Overview of the Global Market for Vinyl Chloride-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers and Other Vinyl Chloride Copolymers in Primary Forms

Market Size for Vinyl Chloride-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers and Other Vinyl Chloride Copolymers in Primary Forms

After five years of growth, the global market for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms decreased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the market value increased by X%. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

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

In value terms, production of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

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

Exports

In 2022, overseas shipments 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. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms expanded significantly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by the United States (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Canada (X tons), South Korea (X tons), Japan (X tons), China (X tons) and France (X tons) represented the main exporters of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms, together mixing up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate and other vinyl chloride copolymers exports from Germany stood at X%. At the same time, Canada (X%), South Korea (X%), China (X%), the United States (X%), Japan (X%), Belgium (X%) and France (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Canada emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Canada (X p.p.), South Korea (X p.p.), the United States (X p.p.) and Belgium (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2012-2022, the share of Germany (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate and other vinyl chloride copolymers supplier worldwide, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Canada, with an X% share.

In Germany, exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (X% per year) and Canada (X% per year).

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, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The global export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Belgium ($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 other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, global imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 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 reached $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms in 2022 were the United States (X tons), Canada (X tons), Italy (X tons), China (X tons), India (X tons), Germany (X tons), Thailand (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons), the UK (X tons), Myanmar (X tons) and South Korea (X tons), together reaching X% of total import. Mexico (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, the United States ($X), Canada ($X) and India ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of global imports. China, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Thailand, France, Mexico, the UK, South Korea and Myanmar lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Myanmar, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Global import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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 India ($X per ton), while Myanmar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform