In 2023, France led European imports of vinyl chloride, followed by the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. The import value for most countries remained steady, with notable increases in Ireland and Spain of 117.25% and 10.84%, respectively. Germany showed a modest growth of 0.49%, while Belgium saw a decline of 5.84%. Over the past five years, these trends suggest consistent but minor fluctuations in European vinyl chloride imports.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential policy changes affecting chemical imports in Europe that could shift demand.
- The impact of sustainable and green initiatives on vinyl chloride demand and import strategies.
- Economic factors, such as inflation and currency fluctuations, potentially altering import dynamics among leading countries.
Top countries in Import of Vinyl Chloride (Chloroethylene) by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 341,330,000 | 2023 | +2.13% | +2.1% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 276,270,000 | 2023 | +0.85% | -0.98% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 257,220,000 | 2023 | +5.39% | +4.77% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 191,870,000 | 2023 | +1.49% | +1.75% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 99,487,000 | 2023 | +2.57% | -1.49% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 61,340,000 | 2023 | +6.18% | +10.84% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 27,764,000 | 2023 | +4.52% | +0.49% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 11,346,000 | 2023 | +5.3% | -5.84% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czechia | 420,360 | 2023 | |||
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 4,840 | 2023 | +2.2% | +117.25% | View data |
