Vinylidene chloride polymers trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in vinylidene chloride polymers was worth $287.6 million in 2024, about 86.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 27% since 2017, and down 1% 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 | $287.6M | 86.4K t |
| 2023 | $289.3M | 93.2K t |
| 2022 | $307.3M | 96.4K t |
| 2021 | $308.3M | 93.0K t |
| 2020 | $242.2M | 90.6K t |
| 2019 | $242.8M | 99.1K t |
| 2018 | $264.8M | 95.8K t |
| 2017 | $226.2M | 96.2K t |
Top vinylidene chloride polymers exporting countries
France is the largest exporter with 61% of world exports, followed by Japan and China. The top three supply 89% between them, out of 48 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $174.2M | 61% |
| Japan | $47.5M | 17% |
| China | $34.0M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $5.9M | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $4.2M | 1.4% |
| United States | $3.2M | 1.1% |
| Brazil | $2.9M | 1% |
| South Korea | $1.8M | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $1.8M | 0.6% |
| Denmark | $1.6M | 0.6% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 0.5% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 0.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
India is the biggest buyer with 14% of world imports, ahead of Brazil and China. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 39% across 93 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $39.2M | 14% |
| Brazil | $36.3M | 13% |
| China | $35.7M | 12% |
| Switzerland | $34.7M | 12% |
| Germany | $27.0M | 9.4% |
| Vietnam | $13.0M | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $10.8M | 3.8% |
| United States | $10.3M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $10.1M | 3.5% |
| Argentina | $10.1M | 3.5% |
| France | $9.4M | 3.3% |
| Belgium | $6.0M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.33 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $6.61 per kg and Belgium $2.36 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 3904.50: Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: vinylidene chloride polymers, in primary forms. HS 3904 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most vinylidene chloride polymers?
France exported $174.2 million in 2024, 61% of the world total, followed by Japan (17%) and China (12%). In all, 48 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most vinylidene chloride polymers?
India imported $39.2 million in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of Brazil (13%) and China (12%). The top three importers together take 39%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in vinylidene chloride polymers?
It was worth $287.6 million in 2024, about 86.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 27% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $308.3 million. 48 countries reported exports and 93 reported imports.
What is the average price of vinylidene chloride polymers per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.33 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $6.61 per kg and Belgium $2.36 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 vinylidene chloride polymers?
The HS code for vinylidene chloride polymers is subheading 3904.50, 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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