Northern America: Vinyl Chloride Market 2024

Vinyl Chloride Market Size in Northern America

In 2022, the North American vinyl chloride market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after eight years of decline. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Vinyl Chloride Production in Northern America

In value terms, vinyl chloride production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Vinyl Chloride Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2022, the amount of vinyl chloride (chloroethylene) exported in Northern America contracted modestly to X tons, reducing by X% on 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vinyl chloride exports surged to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a temperate expansion 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022.

The United States experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of vinyl chloride (chloroethylene). The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) also remains the largest vinyl chloride supplier in Northern America.

In the United States, vinyl chloride exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a noticeable increase 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, vinyl chloride export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to X% per year.

Vinyl Chloride Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2022, purchases abroad of vinyl chloride (chloroethylene) was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vinyl chloride imports soared to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a noticeable expansion 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Canada (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022.

Canada experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of vinyl chloride (chloroethylene). The shares of the largest importers remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Canada ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported vinyl chloride (chloroethylene) in Northern America.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Canada amounted to X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated temperate growth 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, vinyl chloride import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Canada.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Canada amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform