Vinyl chloride trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in vinyl chloride was worth $2.96 billion in 2024, about 4.45 million tonnes. That is a fall of 1% since 2017, and down 2% 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 | $2.96B | 4.45M t |
| 2023 | $3.03B | 4.37M t |
| 2022 | $4.48B | 4.60M t |
| 2021 | $5.06B | 5.12M t |
| 2020 | $3.01B | 4.72M t |
| 2019 | $3.16B | 4.79M t |
| 2018 | $3.15B | 4.63M t |
| 2017 | $2.99B | 4.45M t |
Top vinyl chloride exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 32% of world exports, followed by Japan and Belgium. The top three supply 61% between them, out of 38 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $938.9M | 32% |
| Japan | $560.7M | 19% |
| Belgium | $303.9M | 10% |
| Qatar | $201.1M | 6.8% |
| Norway | $183.8M | 6.2% |
| Taiwan | $171.7M | 5.8% |
| South Korea | $123.8M | 4.2% |
| Germany | $121.2M | 4.1% |
| China | $110.0M | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $104.7M | 3.5% |
| France | $75.7M | 2.6% |
| Thailand | $47.5M | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 15% of world imports, ahead of Mexico and India. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 40% across 77 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $429.7M | 15% |
| Mexico | $413.3M | 14% |
| India | $342.4M | 12% |
| Colombia | $302.0M | 10% |
| France | $236.3M | 8% |
| Canada | $214.8M | 7.3% |
| Vietnam | $169.4M | 5.7% |
| Netherlands | $137.1M | 4.6% |
| Portugal | $118.6M | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $110.0M | 3.7% |
| Philippines | $88.0M | 3% |
| Indonesia | $87.2M | 3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $0.77 per kg and Taiwan $0.57 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 chloride (HS 2903.21) 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 2903.21: Unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons: vinyl chloride (chloroethylene). HS 2903 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most vinyl chloride?
The United States exported $938.9 million in 2024, 32% of the world total, followed by Japan (19%) and Belgium (10%). In all, 38 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most vinyl chloride?
China imported $429.7 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of Mexico (14%) and India (12%). The top three importers together take 40%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in vinyl chloride?
It was worth $2.96 billion in 2024, about 4.45 million tonnes. That is a fall of 1% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $5.06 billion. 38 countries reported exports and 77 reported imports.
What is the average price of vinyl chloride per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $0.77 per kg and Taiwan $0.57 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for vinyl chloride?
The HS code for vinyl chloride is subheading 2903.21, 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 2903 page.
How can I find vinyl chloride buyers and suppliers?
Company names sit below these country totals: EximDataX reads the customs records shipment by shipment, with dates and values. We can show vinyl chloride buyers and suppliers on a short call.
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