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U.S. - Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Article Publishing Date: May 2, 2023

Average US Polyvinyl Chloride Export Reaches $308M in February 2023

U.S. Polyvinyl Chloride Exports

In February 2023, approximately 324K tons of polyvinyl chloride were exported from the United States; which is down by -6.3% compared with the previous month. In general, total exports indicated strong growth from February 2022 to February 2023: its volume increased at an average monthly rate of +5.7% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on February 2023 figures, exports increased by +16.7% against December 2022 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in August 2022 with an increase of 25% against the previous month.

In value terms, polyvinyl chloride exports fell slightly to $308M (IndexBox estimates) in February 2023. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in January 2023 when exports increased by 18% against the previous month.

COUNTRYExport Value of Polyvinyl Chloride in U.S. (million USD)
Feb 2022Mar 2022Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023
Canada68.495.683.278.092.870.570.071.468.456.744.047.653.5
Mexico62.668.258.080.781.470.867.555.952.845.143.845.948.6
India0.60.71.84.82.60.69.922.624.522.519.832.532.4
Turkey6.222.421.419.815.414.67.69.514.221.918.727.322.7
China4.14.46.75.913.210.918.617.819.115.816.028.519.0
Brazil1.52.22.80.92.02.55.16.713.112.912.17.78.0
United Arab Emirates0.75.34.14.25.11.05.11.94.83.52.84.17.4
Italy1.11.33.74.72.20.32.11.32.31.82.83.26.7
VietnamN/A0.40.60.40.30.912.58.86.55.64.38.96.4
Algeria4.49.07.35.66.74.25.21.92.62.84.82.46.2
Spain3.11.94.43.93.21.02.40.82.42.42.81.75.8
Peru23.611.016.713.811.219.86.06.38.23.74.84.44.6
Saudi Arabia2.12.93.75.29.41.79.62.04.03.62.61.93.9
Others13112712912612312011281.295.390.584.493.783.0
Total309352343354369319334288318289264310308

Exports by Country

Canada (46K tons), India (43K tons) and Mexico (33K tons) were the main destinations of polyvinyl chloride exports from the United States, with a combined 38% share of total exports. Turkey, China, Vietnam, the United Arab Emirates, Brazil, Algeria, Spain, Italy, Peru and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +44.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($53M), Mexico ($49M) and India ($32M) appeared to be the largest markets for polyvinyl chloride exported from the United States worldwide, with a combined 44% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, India, with a CAGR of +39.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In February 2023, the polyvinyl chloride price amounted to $952 per ton (FOB, US), picking up by 6.1% against the previous month. In general, the export price, however, saw a deep slump. The export price peaked at $1,861 per ton in February 2022; however, from March 2022 to February 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Mexico ($1,470 per ton), while the average price for exports to Vietnam ($637 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (-1.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the polyvinyl chloride market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 20163010 - Polyvinyl chloride, not mixed with any other substances, in primary forms
  • Prodcom 20163023 - Non-plasticised polyvinyl chloride mixed with any other substance, in primary forms
  • Prodcom 20163025 - Plasticised polyvinyl chloride mixed with any other substance, i n primary forms

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  • Per Capita consumption
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  • Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
  • Export and import prices
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  • Key market players and their profiles

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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
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  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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