Chile: 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 Chile

The Chilean market for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms stood at $X in 2023, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible slump. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms expanded slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from Chile

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. In general, exports saw a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 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 fell dramatically to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Peru (X tons) was the main destination for exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms from Chile, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Peru stood at X%.

In value terms, Peru ($X) also remains the key foreign market for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms exports from Chile.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average export price for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, posted modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Peru amounted to X% per year.

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

Imports into Chile

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms increased by X% to X tons in 2023. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 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 soared to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate and other vinyl chloride copolymers to Chile, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), twofold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate and other vinyl chloride copolymers suppliers to Chile were Germany ($X), China ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Taiwan (Chinese), Colombia, Italy, Peru and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Peru, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated strong 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 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform