EU External Trade - Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms, Vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers

Extra-EU sourcing of Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms, Vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers is highly concentrated. 🇯🇵 Japan captures 71.1% of imports (€42.6M), followed by 🇨🇴 Colombia (8.8%). With an HHI of 5262, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms, Vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (28.4%, €100.8M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇨🇳 China, 🇨🇦 Canada.

Within the EU, 🇩🇪 Germany concentrates 42.0% of Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms, Vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers imports, well ahead of 🇳🇱 Netherlands (23.3%). The top importing member states are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇧🇪 Belgium.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were rising (3.1%) while exports were declining (-14.2%), signalling a structural market shift.