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Polyvinyl chloride in primary forms

390410 (Harmonized System 1992 for 6-digit)

2023
World Trade $12.8BRnk 277 / 4644
2023
Top Exporter | Top Importer $2.6B | $2.71BUnited States | India
2023
Product Complexity 0.46Rnk 1734 / 4656
2022 - 2023
Export Growth (CAGR) -29.4%Rnk 4209 / 4644
2023
Share of World Trade 0.057%Rnk 277 / 4644

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Polyvinyl chloride. In 2023, Polyvinyl chloride were the world's 277th most traded product, with a total trade of $12.8B. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Polyvinyl chloride decreased by -29.4%, from $18.1B to $12.8B. Trade in Polyvinyl chloride represent 0.057% of total world trade.

Polyvinyl chloride are a part of Vinyl Chloride Polymers.

Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Polyvinyl chloride  were United States ($2.6B), China ($2B), Chinese Taipei ($996M), Germany ($813M), and France ($785M).

Imports In 2023 the top importers of Polyvinyl chloride were India ($2.71B), Turkey ($848M), Italy ($680M), Germany ($579M), and Vietnam ($522M).

Ranking Polyvinyl chloride ranks 1734th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a common plastic often used for clothing, plumbing, and construction.

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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 (2023)United States$2.6B
Top Destination (2023)India$2.71B

In 2023 Polyvinyl chloride were the world's 277th most traded product (out of 4,644).

In 2023, the top exporters of Polyvinyl chloride were United States ($2.6B), China ($2B), Chinese Taipei ($996M), Germany ($813M), and France ($785M).

In 2023, the top importers of Polyvinyl chloride were India ($2.71B), Turkey ($848M), Italy ($680M), Germany ($579M), and Vietnam ($522M).

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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2022 -  2023)Egypt$29.8M
Top Destination Growth (2022 -  2023)India$215M

Between 2022 and 2023, the exports of Polyvinyl chloride grew the fastest in Egypt ($29.8M), Saudi Arabia ($25.9M), Pakistan ($8.69M), Bangladesh ($4.44M), and Ireland ($3.42M).

Between 2022 and 2023, the fastest growing importers of Polyvinyl chloride were India ($215M), Ukraine ($17.6M), Ethiopia ($6.83M), Malawi ($6.33M), and Honduras ($5.38M).

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Exporters of Polyvinyl chloride (2022 - 2023)

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Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Polyvinyl chloride.

In 2023, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 4.15. This means that most of the exports of Polyvinyl chloride are explained by 17 countries.

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Value of Exports in Polyvinyl chloride

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2023)United States$2.27B
TOP NET IMPORTER (2023)India$2.71B

This map shows which countries export or import more of Polyvinyl chloride. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Polyvinyl chloride during 2023.

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Polyvinyl chloride were United States ($2.27B), China ($1.63B), Chinese Taipei ($983M), Japan ($578M), and France ($571M).

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Polyvinyl chloride were India ($2.71B), Turkey ($802M), Italy ($648M), Vietnam ($478M), and Brazil ($336M).

Net Trade (2023)

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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Polyvinyl chloride 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 (2023)

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