MERCOSUR: Market for Vinyl Acetate Polymers in Primary Forms other than in Aqueous Dispersion 2024

Market Size for Vinyl Acetate Polymers in Primary Forms other than in Aqueous Dispersion in MERCOSUR

For the sixth year in a row, the MERCOSUR market for vinyl acetate polymers in primary forms other than in aqueous dispersion recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. The total consumption indicated strong 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, consumption increased by X% against 2016 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Vinyl Acetate Polymers in Primary Forms other than in Aqueous Dispersion in MERCOSUR

In value terms, production of vinyl acetate polymers in primary forms other than in aqueous dispersion totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a precipitous slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume decreased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Vinyl Acetate Polymers in Primary Forms other than in Aqueous Dispersion

Exports in MERCOSUR

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of vinyl acetate polymers in primary forms other than in aqueous dispersion decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a perceptible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, exports of vinyl acetate polymers in primary forms other than in aqueous dispersion surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) represented the main exporter of vinyl acetate polymers in primary forms other than in aqueous dispersion, comprising X% of total exports. Colombia (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Chile (X tons) and Peru (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. Ecuador (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Brazil experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of vinyl acetate polymers in primary forms other than in aqueous dispersion. At the same time, Chile (X%), Ecuador (X%), Peru (X%) and Colombia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Chile emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Chile (X p.p.), Peru (X p.p.) and Ecuador (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Brazil (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest vinyl acetate polymers in primary forms other than in aqueous dispersion supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Colombia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Chile, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Brazil stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Colombia (X% per year) and Chile (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

Imports of Vinyl Acetate Polymers in Primary Forms other than in Aqueous Dispersion

Imports in MERCOSUR

For the sixth consecutive year, MERCOSUR recorded growth in purchases abroad of vinyl acetate polymers in primary forms other than in aqueous dispersion, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of vinyl acetate polymers in primary forms other than in aqueous dispersion soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a buoyant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) was the major importer of vinyl acetate polymers in primary forms other than in aqueous dispersion, constituting X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Argentina (X tons), Chile (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total imports. Peru (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the vinyl acetate polymers in primary forms other than in aqueous dispersion imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Colombia (X%), Argentina (X%), Chile (X%) and Ecuador (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Peru experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Brazil (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Peru and Ecuador 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 ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported vinyl acetate polymers in primary forms other than in aqueous dispersion in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Brazil totaled X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (X% per year) and Chile (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform