Latin America and the Caribbean: Market for Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms 2022

Market Size for Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2021, the Latin American market for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms decreased by -X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, production of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Production By Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

The country with the largest volume of production of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms was Brazil (X tonnes), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, production of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms in Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Argentina (X tonnes), fourfold. Colombia (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In Brazil, production of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Argentina (+X% per year) and Colombia (+X% per year).

Exports of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2021, overseas shipments of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the second consecutive year after seven years of decline. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt slump. The volume of export peaked at X tonnes in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a noticeable contraction. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tonnes) and Colombia (X tonnes) represented the major exporters of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms in 2021, finishing at near X% and X% of total exports, respectively. The Dominican Republic (X tonnes) occupied the next position in the ranking, followed by Costa Rica (X tonnes), Guatemala (X tonnes) and Uruguay (X tonnes). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. Mexico (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of +X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms supplying countries in Latin America and the Caribbean were Colombia ($X), Brazil ($X) and the Dominican Republic ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Brazil, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The rimary forms in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per tonne in 2021, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per tonne), while Costa Rica ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2021, approx. X tonnes of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms were imported in Latin America and the Caribbean; waning by -X% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tonnes in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Mexico (X tonnes) represented the largest importer of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms, constituting X% of total imports. Chile (X tonnes) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Argentina (X%), Haiti (X%), Colombia (X%) and Guatemala (X%). The Dominican Republic (X tonnes), Trinidad and Tobago (X tonnes), Paraguay (X tonnes), Brazil (X tonnes), Ecuador (X tonnes), Bolivia (X tonnes) and Peru (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Mexico decreased at an average annual rate of -X% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, the Dominican Republic (+X%), Trinidad and Tobago (+X%), Haiti (+X%), Guatemala (+X%), Bolivia (+X%), Chile (+X%), Paraguay (+X%) and Argentina (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Dominican Republic emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of +X% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Ecuador (-X%), Peru (-X%), Colombia (-X%) and Brazil (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Mexico (+X p.p.), Chile (+X p.p.), Haiti (+X p.p.), Argentina (+X p.p.), the Dominican Republic (+X p.p.), Guatemala (+X p.p.), Trinidad and Tobago (+X p.p.), Paraguay (+X p.p.) and Bolivia (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Brazil (-X p.p.) and Colombia (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Chile ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Colombia, with a X% share.

In Mexico, imports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms plunged by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (+X% per year) and Colombia (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The rimary forms in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per tonne in 2021, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a mild increase. The level of import peaked at $X per tonne in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per tonne), while Haiti ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (+X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform