MERCOSUR: Market for Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms 2024

Market Size for Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR market for pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms reduced to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Production of Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in MERCOSUR

In value terms, production of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, approx. X tons of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms were exported in MERCOSUR; declining by X% compared with the previous year. 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 in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms contracted to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Colombia was the key exporter of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms in MERCOSUR, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Argentina (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Brazil (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms exports from Colombia stood at X%. At the same time, Brazil (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Brazil emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Argentina (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Brazil and Colombia increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Colombia ($X) remains the largest pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Colombia stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Argentina (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per ton), while Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the amount of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms imported in MERCOSUR declined significantly to X tons, waning by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, imports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms shrank notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a pronounced increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) represented the key importer of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms, mixing up X% of total imports. Peru (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Colombia (X%), Ecuador (X%) and Chile (X%). The following importers - Uruguay (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into Brazil decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Colombia (X%) and Uruguay (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Colombia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Ecuador and Peru experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Chile (X%) and Argentina (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Colombia (X p.p.) and Ecuador (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Brazil and Argentina saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Peru ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Colombia, with a X% share.

In Brazil, imports of pure polyvinyl chloride 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: Peru (X% per year) and Colombia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for pure polyvinyl chloride 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 import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Ecuador ($X per ton) and Chile ($X per ton), while Uruguay ($X per ton) and Brazil ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform