Vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion was worth $780.6 million in 2024, about 635.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 15% since 2017, and down 8% 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 | $780.6M | 635.5K t |
| 2023 | $850.9M | 611.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.08B | 628.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.06B | 735.8K t |
| 2020 | $738.0M | 674.9K t |
| 2019 | $820.4M | 697.9K t |
| 2018 | $788.1M | 638.7K t |
| 2017 | $679.9M | 595.5K t |
Top vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 25% of world exports, followed by the Netherlands and Singapore. The top three supply 45% between them, out of 91 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $196.9M | 25% |
| Netherlands | $78.3M | 10% |
| Singapore | $72.6M | 9.3% |
| South Korea | $57.5M | 7.4% |
| Italy | $46.2M | 5.9% |
| Malaysia | $40.9M | 5.2% |
| Sweden | $40.4M | 5.2% |
| Canada | $37.2M | 4.8% |
| United States | $35.1M | 4.5% |
| China | $23.0M | 3% |
| Taiwan | $21.3M | 2.7% |
| Egypt | $15.6M | 2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are India (7%), the United States (6%) and China (5%). 168 countries imported it, and the top three take 18% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $52.5M | 6.7% |
| United States | $48.8M | 6.3% |
| China | $42.5M | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $39.6M | 5.1% |
| Germany | $39.3M | 5% |
| France | $37.3M | 4.8% |
| Netherlands | $37.0M | 4.7% |
| Switzerland | $32.5M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $30.6M | 3.9% |
| Vietnam | $25.7M | 3.3% |
| Poland | $23.3M | 3% |
| Indonesia | $22.7M | 2.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.23 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $1.43 per kg and Singapore $0.82 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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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 3905.21: Vinyl acetate copolymers: in aqueous dispersion, in primary forms. HS 3905 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion?
Germany exported $196.9 million in 2024, 25% of the world total, followed by the Netherlands (10%) and Singapore (9%). In all, 91 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion?
India imported $52.5 million in 2024, 7% of world imports, ahead of the United States (6%) and China (5%). The top three importers together take 18%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion?
It was worth $780.6 million in 2024, about 635.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 15% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.08 billion. 91 countries reported exports and 168 reported imports.
What is the average price of vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.23 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $1.43 per kg and Singapore $0.82 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 copolymer emulsion?
The HS code for vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion is subheading 3905.21, in chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 3905 page.
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