Italy: 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 Italy

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Italian market for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a slight descent. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2022, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

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

Exports from Italy

In 2023, shipments abroad of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the sixth consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms reduced rapidly to $X in 2023. In general, exports saw a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms from Italy, with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, France, the United States, Colombia, Israel, Serbia, China, the UK, Russia and Argentina lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Israel (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X), Canada ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest markets for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate and other vinyl chloride copolymers exported from Italy worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. France, Serbia, the United States, Morocco, Israel, the UK, China, Russia, Colombia and Argentina lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Israel, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a moderate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Colombia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Morocco (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Italy

Imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms into Italy dropped dramatically to X tons in 2023, waning by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports recorded a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms fell dramatically to $X in 2023. Overall, imports continue to indicate a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2022, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate and other vinyl chloride copolymers to Italy, with 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, Belgium (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms to Italy, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Japan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average import price for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a temperate increase 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 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform