U.S.: Market for Vinyl Acetate Polymers in Primary Forms other than in Aqueous Dispersion 2024

Market Size for Vinyl Acetate Polymers in Primary Forms other than in Aqueous Dispersion in the U.S.

The U.S. market for vinyl acetate polymers in primary forms other than in aqueous dispersion fell significantly to $X in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Vinyl Acetate Polymers in Primary Forms other than in Aqueous Dispersion in the U.S.

In value terms, production of vinyl acetate polymers in primary forms other than in aqueous dispersion stood at $X in 2023. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume decreased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Vinyl Acetate Polymers in Primary Forms other than in Aqueous Dispersion

Exports from the U.S.

In 2023, overseas shipments of vinyl acetate polymers in primary forms other than in aqueous dispersion increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of vinyl acetate polymers in primary forms other than in aqueous dispersion totaled $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons) was the main destination for exports of vinyl acetate polymers in primary forms other than in aqueous dispersion from the United States, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of vinyl acetate polymers in primary forms other than in aqueous dispersion to Mexico exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X tons), threefold. Ecuador (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Mexico totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (X% per year) and Ecuador (X% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the key foreign market for vinyl acetate polymers in primary forms other than in aqueous dispersion exports from the United States, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Ecuador, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Mexico totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (X% per year) and Ecuador (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average export price for vinyl acetate polymers in primary forms other than in aqueous dispersion amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a noticeable slump. 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 at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($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 Mexico (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Vinyl Acetate Polymers in Primary Forms other than in Aqueous Dispersion

Imports into the U.S.

Imports of vinyl acetate polymers in primary forms other than in aqueous dispersion into the United States contracted rapidly to X tons in 2023, with a decrease of X% on 2022 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of vinyl acetate polymers in primary forms other than in aqueous dispersion dropped to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest vinyl acetate polymers in primary forms other than in aqueous dispersion supplier to the United States, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of vinyl acetate polymers in primary forms other than in aqueous dispersion from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. India (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vinyl acetate polymers in primary forms other than in aqueous dispersion to the United States, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by India, 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: the Netherlands (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for vinyl acetate polymers in primary forms other than in aqueous dispersion stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform