In 2023, Belgium dominated the European export of Vinyl Chloride with 758.41 million kilograms, significantly leading over the next highest, Germany, at 53.024 million kilograms. France followed with a modest 15.655 million kilograms, while the Netherlands had a notable increase with 2.1728 million kilograms. Sweden and Poland saw smaller volumes, with Sweden at 0.207 million kilograms and Poland at 0.00565 million kilograms. The remaining countries, including Spain, Italy, Denmark, Austria, and Luxembourg, exported negligible volumes.
Year-on-year changes for 2023 indicate a robust growth in Belgium with a 9.22% increase and a substantial 53.86% rise in the Netherlands. Conversely, Germany experienced a complete export halt, contributing to -100% change, while Poland also saw a decline by 24.47%. Other countries, like France, Austria, and Luxembourg, maintained stable exports with no significant variation.
Future trends suggest Belgium will continue to maintain its leadership in export volumes, with the Netherlands potentially gaining share due to its recent growth trajectory. Watch for potential export diversification strategies in smaller exporting nations and responsive policies to fluctuating global market demands. Sustainability practices and regulatory developments in chemical exports could also shape future dynamics in the region's vinyl chloride exports.
Top countries in Export of Vinyl Chloride (Chloroethylene) by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Belgium | 758,410,000 | 2023 | +27.07% | +9.22% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 53,024,000 | 2023 | View data | ||
| 3 | 3 France | 15,655,000 | 2023 | View data | ||
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 2,172,800 | 2023 | +87.06% | +53.86% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 207,000 | 2023 | -0.28% | +18.96% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 5,650 | 2023 | +1.93% | -24.47% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 814 | 2021 | -97.8% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 375 | 2021 | +12400% | -29.8% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 75 | 2021 | +3650% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 57 | 2023 | +32.56% | View data |
