United Kingdom - Vinyl Chloride (Chloroethylene) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Vinyl Chloride Price in the UK - 2023

Contents:

  1. Vinyl Chloride Price in the UK (CIF) - 2022
  2. Vinyl Chloride Price in the UK (FOB) - 2022
  3. Vinyl Chloride Imports in the UK
  4. Vinyl Chloride Exports in the UK

Vinyl Chloride Price in the UK (CIF) - 2022

The average vinyl chloride import price stood at $836 per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $922 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($1,411 per ton), while the price for Norway ($704 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Vinyl Chloride Price in the UK (FOB) - 2022

The average vinyl chloride export price stood at $7,366 per ton in 2022, surging by 30% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 67% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($12,355 per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($596 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 Belgium (+16.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vinyl Chloride Imports in the UK

Vinyl chloride imports into the UK fell significantly to 154K tons in 2022, with a decrease of -42.4% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports showed a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 6.8% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 268K tons, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, vinyl chloride imports fell remarkably to $129M in 2022. In general, imports showed a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 72%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $222M, and then declined notably in the following year.

Import of Vinyl Chloride in the UK (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Norway10812120687.5-6.8%
Germany29.22.212.431.12.1%
JapanN/AN/AN/A10.40%
Belgium9.25.11.6N/A-58.3%
Others0.40.52.1N/A129.1%
Total147129222129-4.3%

Top Suppliers of Vinyl Chloride to the UK in 2022:

  1. Norway (124.4K tons)
  2. Germany (22.0K tons)
  3. Japan (8.0K tons)

Vinyl Chloride Exports in the UK

In 2022, approx. 3.5 tons of vinyl chloride (chloroethylene) were exported from the UK; which is down by -54% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 232% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 7.7 tons, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

In value terms, vinyl chloride exports fell sharply to $26K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 402%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $43K, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Export of Vinyl Chloride in the UK (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Sweden9.74.425.915.115.9%
Belgium5.82.115.69.919.5%
Italy0.1N/A0.30.226.0%
Others0.42.01.50.826.0%
Total15.98.643.225.917.7%

Top Export Markets for Vinyl Chloride from the UK in 2022:

  1. Sweden (2391.0 kg)
  2. Belgium (799.0 kg)
  3. Italy (287.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the vinyl chloride market in the UK. 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 20141371 - Vinyl chloride (chloroethylene)

Country coverage:

  • United Kingdom

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  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
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    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
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    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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