Vinyl chloride exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported vinyl chloride worth $938.9 million (1.34 million tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 38 countries. That is 4% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $1.30 billion.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $938.9M | 1.34M t |
| 2023 | $978.2M | 1.26M t |
| 2022 | $1.30B | 1.23M t |
| 2021 | $1.12B | 1.26M t |
| 2020 | $750.0M | 1.23M t |
| 2019 | $813.0M | 1.39M t |
| 2018 | $835.9M | 1.32M t |
| 2017 | $805.1M | 1.26M t |
Where the United States exports vinyl chloride to
The largest buyer markets were Mexico (44%), Colombia (32%), Canada (23%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $413.3M | 44% |
| Colombia | $302.0M | 32% |
| Canada | $214.8M | 23% |
| India | $6.1M | 0.7% |
| Spain | $1.8M | 0.2% |
| China | $352K | 0% |
| Brazil | $118K | 0% |
| Ecuador | $91K | 0% |
| Costa Rica | $78K | 0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $35K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.70 per kg, close to the world average of $0.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States vinyl chloride exports (HS 2903.21): 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).
Common questions
What is the value of vinyl chloride exported by the United States?
The United States exported vinyl chloride worth $938.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.34 million tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 38 countries worldwide, with 32% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy vinyl chloride from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 44% of the value ($413.3 million), followed by Colombia (32%) and Canada (23%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 40 buyer countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 217% on the year.
What is the average export price of vinyl chloride per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.70 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $0.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of vinyl chloride from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $805.1 million in 2017 to $938.9 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2022 at $1.30 billion. Over 8 years the average was $942.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for vinyl chloride?
The HS code for vinyl chloride is subheading 2903.21. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2903 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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