Vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymer trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymer was worth $352.0 million in 2024, about 160.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 3% since 2017, and down 10% 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 | $352.0M | 160.0K t |
| 2023 | $389.4M | 167.7K t |
| 2022 | $563.6M | 218.4K t |
| 2021 | $493.8M | 232.5K t |
| 2020 | $326.2M | 179.1K t |
| 2019 | $337.4M | 180.5K t |
| 2018 | $374.5M | 197.8K t |
| 2017 | $342.6M | 180.4K t |
Top vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymer exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (31%), Japan (16%) and South Korea (12%). 57 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 59%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $109.3M | 31% |
| Japan | $55.4M | 16% |
| South Korea | $43.4M | 12% |
| China | $30.8M | 8.8% |
| Belgium | $25.0M | 7.1% |
| France | $24.8M | 7% |
| United States | $14.4M | 4.1% |
| Thailand | $8.4M | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $7.4M | 2.1% |
| Colombia | $6.8M | 1.9% |
| Taiwan | $5.5M | 1.6% |
| Vietnam | $4.5M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (14%), India (13%) and China (11%). 124 countries imported it, and the top three take 38% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $47.9M | 14% |
| India | $46.2M | 13% |
| China | $37.9M | 11% |
| Germany | $19.9M | 5.7% |
| Italy | $19.6M | 5.6% |
| Canada | $16.6M | 4.7% |
| Mexico | $14.8M | 4.2% |
| France | $14.6M | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $14.5M | 4.1% |
| Czech Republic | $10.6M | 3% |
| Thailand | $10.2M | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $9.5M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.20 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $3.55 per kg and Belgium $1.54 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 3904.30: Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers, in primary forms. HS 3904 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymer?
Germany exported $109.3 million in 2024, 31% of the world total, followed by Japan (16%) and South Korea (12%). In all, 57 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymer?
The United States imported $47.9 million in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of India (13%) and China (11%). 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 chloride-vinyl acetate copolymer?
It was worth $352.0 million in 2024, about 160.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 3% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $563.6 million. 57 countries reported exports and 124 reported imports.
What is the average price of vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymer per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.20 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $3.55 per kg and Belgium $1.54 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-vinyl acetate copolymer?
The HS code for vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymer is subheading 3904.30, 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 3904 page.
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