PVC Prices and News
China’s local PVC markets soften for second week; export offers follow suit amid BIS risks by Thi Huong Nguyen
China’s PVC markets have entered June on a weak footing, reflecting a continued imbalance between supply and demand. Despite a mild uptick in operating rates at downstream factories, overall sentiment remains subdued in an oversupplied market. Both domestic and key export markets are heading into the rainy season—traditionally a slow period for construction-related industries—further dampening expectations for near-term recovery... 06-06-2025
Stats: Türkiye’s April polymer imports hit an all-time high by Merve Madakbaşı
According to ChemOrbis Stats Wizard, Türkiye’s total April polymer imports pointed to the highest monthly volume since ChemOrbis started to compile data in 2003. The figure indicated an increase of 21% from the previous month and was up by 12.5% from April 2024. Saudi Arabia remained the number one polymer supplier, followed by the USA and South Korea. Meanwhile, the total import value at $717 million represented a 23% gain month over month... 05-06-2025
India’s PVC uptrend gaining momentum as BIS implementation looms; ADDs face new delay by Shibu Itty Kuttickal
Market participants anticipate the current uptrend in PVC prices gaining momentum, driven by expectations that India—the world’s largest PVC importer—will soon enforce new quality standards proposed by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). On another front, Chinese PVC suppliers in India received a temporary reprieve, as the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has postponed the oral hearing related to the ongoing anti-dumping investigation into suspension-grade resin imports... 03-06-2025
Record Q1 for US PVC: Will trade barriers reverse the momentum for the rest of 2025? by Esra Ersöz
The US PVC industry is facing a shifting global trade landscape as multiple key export markets either close their doors or signal a significant retreat. While US PVC exports hit an all-time Q1 high in 2025, this record masks serious setbacks in strategic destinations... 02-06-2025
Türkiye’s PP, PE, and PVC markets eye post-Eid for direction by Merve Madakbaşı
Polyolefin markets showed signs of stabilization after months of downward momentum in Türkiye in the second half of May. Sellers took a firmer stance on pricing amid rising freight rates, margin pressures, and narrowing gaps with Asian markets. Similarly, PVC sentiment among sellers was underpinned by price hikes across Asia this week, with some traders signaling higher US offers to Türkiye... 30-05-2025
Unlike other polymers that are derived from crude oil and natural gas, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) is part of the chlor-alkali industry. The main raw material used to produce PVC is sodium chloride. Caustic soda and chlorine are made via the electrolysis of sodium chloride. While caustic soda has its own uses, ethylene dichloride (EDC) is made by the chlorination of ethylene and chlorine, and is used primarily in the production of vinyl chloride monomer (VCM). In the final stage, PVC is produced by polymerization of VCM.
PVC is divided into two categories: emulsion PVC and suspension PVC. While emulsion PVC (E-PVC) has a limited area of use, suspension PVC (S-PVC) enjoys a greater area of use. S-PVC grades are characterized by K values. K67-68 is the most commonly used PVC type. PVC K67-68 is used in profile and pipe applications and has a direct relation to the construction industry. Due to its dependence on the construction sector, PVC is also directly affected by the economic performance of countries, either positively or negatively.
PVC K64-65 is also used in the manufacture of pipes and profiles. K58 is used in rigid applications, such as injection molding, and the manufacture of credit cards and food packaging. K70 is used in the manufacture of shoes, cables, hoses, shower curtains, tablecloths and stationery.
Looking at the top buyers and sellers on a country-based breakdown, the USA is at the top of the list of largest exporters with a market share of more than 20%. Taiwan is the second largest PVC supplier, followed by Germany. India is the top PVC buyer in global markets by a long way. Although China has reduced its dependence on imports with new PVC capacities it has commissioned over the last 20 years, it still ranks as the second largest PVC importer in the world. In addition, China has the world's largest acetylene-based PVC capacities. China is followed by Türkiye and Italy, having almost the same level of market share in PVC imports.
ChemOrbis Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) prices and Plastics News section contain information on the market trends, as well as supply-demand factors and production costs that determine the pricing, statistics on imports and exports, along with maintenance shutdowns, restarts, and new capacities related to PVC facilities.
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E-PVC, S-PVC K67-68, S-PVC K70, S-PVC K64-65, S-PVC K58, S-PVC K67-68 (Acetylene), S-PVC K64-65 (Acetylene), S- PVC K70 (Acetylene)
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