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

Extra-EU sourcing of Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms, Other vinyl chloride copolymers is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 43.7% of imports (€10.6M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States (25.2%). With an HHI of 2849, 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, Other vinyl chloride copolymers to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (15.3%, €38.2M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇨🇳 China, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms, Other vinyl chloride copolymers are 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇪🇸 Spain. 🇮🇹 Italy accounts for 35.4% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (54.5%) while exports were falling sharply (-41.0%), signalling a structural market shift.