Key Takeaways
- Global PVC production reached 51.6 million metric tons in 2022, marking a 2.5% increase from 2021 driven by demand recovery in construction and packaging sectors.
- China's PVC production capacity stood at 28.5 million tons per year in 2023, accounting for over 55% of global capacity.
- In 2022, the United States produced 2.4 million metric tons of PVC resin, primarily suspension PVC representing 85% of total output.
- The global PVC market size was valued at USD 57.9 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.1% to reach USD 81.2 billion by 2030.
- Asia-Pacific held 62% of the global PVC market share in 2023, driven by construction boom in China and India.
- North America PVC market revenue reached USD 8.5 billion in 2022, growing at 3.8% CAGR to 2028.
- Global PVC consumption reached 49.8 million metric tons in 2022.
- China consumed 28 million tons of PVC in 2022, 56% of global total.
- US PVC apparent consumption was 2.9 million tons in 2022, up 3% YoY.
- Global average PVC price was USD 1,150 per metric ton in Q4 2023.
- China PVC spot price for SG-5 resin reached 7,200 CNY/ton in Oct 2023, up 15% QoQ.
- US Gulf Coast PVC contract price settled at 35 cents/lb in Jan 2024.
- Global PVC trade volume reached 12.5 million tons in 2022.
- China exported 5.2 million tons of PVC in 2023, 42% of global exports.
- US PVC exports totaled 1.1 million tons in 2022, mainly to Latin America.
The global PVC industry is growing steadily, led by strong construction demand in Asia.
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Applications and Usage Interpretation
Consumption and Demand
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Market Size and Growth
Market Size and Growth Interpretation
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