Vinyl acetate trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in vinyl acetate was worth $1.70 billion in 2024, about 1.77 million tonnes. That is a fall of 5% since 2017, and down 21% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.70B | 1.77M t |
| 2023 | $2.15B | 2.03M t |
| 2022 | $3.50B | 2.07M t |
| 2021 | $3.17B | 2.11M t |
| 2020 | $1.59B | 2.03M t |
| 2019 | $1.75B | 1.89M t |
| 2018 | $2.24B | 2.04M t |
| 2017 | $1.79B | 1.95M t |
Top vinyl acetate exporting countries
Exports are led by the United States (29%), Singapore (20%) and Saudi Arabia (13%). 57 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 63%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $501.4M | 29% |
| Singapore | $345.8M | 20% |
| Saudi Arabia | $228.2M | 13% |
| Belgium | $189.4M | 11% |
| South Korea | $124.5M | 7.3% |
| Taiwan | $89.6M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $71.0M | 4.2% |
| China | $59.9M | 3.5% |
| Japan | $38.8M | 2.3% |
| India | $10.2M | 0.6% |
| Spain | $9.7M | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $7.9M | 0.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Belgium is the biggest buyer with 18% of world imports, ahead of India and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 38% across 111 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $308.0M | 18% |
| India | $183.8M | 11% |
| Germany | $151.5M | 8.9% |
| China | $121.8M | 7.1% |
| Turkey | $102.7M | 6% |
| Italy | $66.3M | 3.9% |
| Canada | $59.8M | 3.5% |
| Spain | $56.7M | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $50.5M | 3% |
| Brazil | $46.5M | 2.7% |
| Mexico | $44.1M | 2.6% |
| France | $41.0M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.96 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $1.09 per kg and Taiwan $0.83 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Vinyl acetate (HS 2915.32) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2915.32: Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: vinyl acetate. HS 2915 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most vinyl acetate?
The United States exported $501.4 million in 2024, 29% of the world total, followed by Singapore (20%) and Saudi Arabia (13%). In all, 57 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most vinyl acetate?
Belgium imported $308.0 million in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of India (11%) and Germany (9%). The top three importers together take 38%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in vinyl acetate?
It was worth $1.70 billion in 2024, about 1.77 million tonnes. That is a fall of 5% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $3.50 billion. 57 countries reported exports and 111 reported imports.
What is the average price of vinyl acetate per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.96 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $1.09 per kg and Taiwan $0.83 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for vinyl acetate?
The HS code for vinyl acetate is subheading 2915.32, in chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2915 page.
How can I find vinyl acetate buyers and suppliers?
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