Key Market Indicators
South Africa is expected to witness an increase in Polyvinyl Chloride import and export over the next five years. In 2021, South Africa imported 60.9 million kilograms of Polyvinyl Chloride, a 2.6% increase on the previous year. This put the country at 39th in the global ranking, with Oman overtaking with 51.3 million kilograms. China, Italy, and Germany were the top three countries. Meanwhile, South African Polyvinyl Chloride exports are expected to reach 39.8 million kilograms by 2026, a 0.4% rise from 38.4 million kilograms in 2021. This is a significant increase from 2005, when South Africa saw a 5.4% year-on-year increase in supply. Overall, South Africa is expected to experience an upward trend in Polyvinyl Chloride imports and exports over the next five years.
