Benelux: 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 Benelux

In 2023, the Benelux market for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms increased by X% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. The total consumption indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

In value terms, production of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms expanded rapidly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports in Benelux

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. In general, exports recorded a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2022, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms dropped significantly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports saw a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2022, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Belgium dominates forms structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. The Netherlands (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

Belgium was also the fastest-growing in terms of the vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. The Netherlands (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Belgium increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the largest vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate and other vinyl chloride copolymers supplier in Benelux, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Belgium was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2023, stabilizing at the previous year. Export price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, export price for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%).

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

Imports in Benelux

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms shrank rapidly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, showed mild growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2023.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Import price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, import price for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2022, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform