Benelux: 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 Benelux

The Benelux market for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms surged to $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a buoyant increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms declined to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed a moderate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

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

Exports in Benelux

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, exports saw a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2022, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms fell markedly to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, recorded a modest increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2022, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Belgium prevails in forms structure, resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. The Netherlands (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms. The Netherlands (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Belgium (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of the Netherlands (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Belgium totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Export price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, export price for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted slightly 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 Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium stood at $X per ton.

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

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

Imports in Benelux

In 2023, after three years of growth, there was decline in overseas purchases of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms dropped modestly to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, showed a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) was the main importer of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms in Benelux, achieving X% of total import.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Import price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2023: its price 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, import price for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2022, and then shrank modestly 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium amounted to $X per ton.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform