Northern America: 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 Northern America

In 2023, the North American market for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption continues to indicate a deep reduction. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports in Northern America

In 2023, exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms in Northern America shrank dramatically to X tons, waning by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms contracted rapidly to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, posted buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2022, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2023, the United States (X tons), distantly followed by Canada (X tons) were the major exporters of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms, together mixing up X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate and other vinyl chloride copolymers supplier in Northern America, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In the United States, exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then declined in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada totaled $X per ton.

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

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

Imports in Northern America

In 2023, imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms in Northern America shrank notably to X tons, reducing by X% on 2022 figures. Total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2023: its volume 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, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms declined sharply to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, posted a pronounced increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2022, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

The United States was the largest importer of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms in Northern America, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), creating a X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate and other vinyl chloride copolymers importing markets in Northern America were the United States ($X) and Canada ($X).

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then dropped 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 Canada ($X per ton), while the United States totaled $X per ton.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform