Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms

3905 (Harmonized System 1992 for 4-digit)

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Other Vinyl Polymers. In 2022, Other Vinyl Polymers were the world's 442nd most traded product, with a total trade of $7.66B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Other Vinyl Polymers grew by 21.3%, from $6.32B to $7.66B. Trade in Other Vinyl Polymers represent 0.032% of total world trade.

Other Vinyl Polymers are a part of Plastics & articles thereof. They include Other vinyl polymers and halogenated olefins, Polyvinyl alcohols, Polyvinyl acetate, in aqueous dispersion, and Poly(vinyl acetate), except in aqueous dispersion.

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Other Vinyl Polymers  were Germany ($1.17B), China ($1.11B), United States ($987M), Chinese Taipei ($675M), and Japan ($513M).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of Other Vinyl Polymers were Germany ($613M), China ($597M), India ($514M), United States ($500M), and Netherlands ($405M).

Ranking Other Vinyl Polymers ranks 191st in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters are commonly used in commercial and household products such as paints, coatings, adhesives, plastics, elastomers, and fibers.

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* Trade values are converted to USD using each month's exchange rate. For December 2023 data, the exchange rate from December 30, 2023 is used.

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Historical Data

Exporters and Importers

Top Origin (2022)Germany$1.17B
Top Destination (2022)Germany$613M

In 2022 Other Vinyl Polymers were the world's 442nd most traded product (out of 1,218).

In 2022, the top exporters of Other Vinyl Polymers were Germany ($1.17B), China ($1.11B), United States ($987M), Chinese Taipei ($675M), and Japan ($513M).

In 2022, the top importers of Other Vinyl Polymers were Germany ($613M), China ($597M), India ($514M), United States ($500M), and Netherlands ($405M).

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Exporters of Other Vinyl Polymers (2022)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2021 -  2022)China$515M
Top Destination Growth (2021 -  2022)Germany$152M

Between 2021 and 2022, the exports of Other Vinyl Polymers grew the fastest in China ($515M), United States ($214M), Chinese Taipei ($121M), Germany ($88M), and Netherlands ($69.4M).

Between 2021 and 2022, the fastest growing importers of Other Vinyl Polymers were Germany ($152M), India ($135M), United States ($124M), Italy ($97.1M), and Brazil ($80.2M).

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Exporters of Other Vinyl Polymers (2021 - 2022)

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Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Other Vinyl Polymers.

In 2022, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 4.08. This means that most of the exports of Other Vinyl Polymers are explained by 16 countries.

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Value of Exports in Other Vinyl Polymers

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2022)Chinese Taipei$641M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2022)India$457M

This map shows which countries export or import more of Other Vinyl Polymers. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Other Vinyl Polymers during 2022.

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Other Vinyl Polymers were Chinese Taipei ($641M), Germany ($556M), China ($515M), United States ($487M), and Japan ($354M).

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Other Vinyl Polymers were India ($457M), Mexico ($258M), Brazil ($193M), France ($146M), and Italy ($132M).

Net Trade (2022)

Disaggregation

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In 2022, the world most traded Other Vinyl Polymers, disaggragated by their HS6 level were Other vinyl polymers and halogenated olefins ($2.9B), Polyvinyl alcohols ($2.17B), Polyvinyl acetate, in aqueous dispersion ($1.44B), and Poly(vinyl acetate), except in aqueous dispersion ($1.15B)

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Country Comparison

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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Other Vinyl Polymers.
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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Other Vinyl Polymers by percentage of total exports

Product Complexity

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The Complexity-Relatedness diagram compares the risk and the strategic value of a product's potential export opportunities. Relatedness is predictive of the probability that a country increases its exports in a product. Complexity, is associated with higher levels of income, economic growth potential, lower income inequality, and lower emissions.

Relatedness vs Country Complexity (2022)

Country by Relatedness

The following visualization shows the relatedness of Other Vinyl Polymers to countries. Higher relatedness values ​​indicate greater knowledge, which predicts a greater probability of exporting that product in the future.

Relative Relatedness by Country (2022)

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