Preface: In December,
PVC downstream product export orders rose MoM.
PVC floor covering: In 2024,
the total export volume of PVC floor products was 4,735.9kt, up 2.90% YoY. The
main export destinations were the U.S., Canada, Germany, Netherlands and Australia.
Exports to the U.S. dropped by 25.47% YoY. In January, medium and large-sized
flooring producers held operating rates high due to ample orders, and some of
them halted production for holidays until January 27. SCI predicts that the export
volume of PVC floor products may remain high in January.
PVC pipe: In 2024,
the total export volume of PVC pipe was 156.9kt, up 12.58% YoY. The main export
destinations were Hong Kong of China, the U.S., Myanmar, Thailand, and Laos. Pipe
producers mainly halted production for holidays from January 10 to January 24
for 13-36 days, which is longer than in previous years.
PVC
special-shaped profile: In 2024, the total export volume of PVC special-shaped
profile was 129.1kt, up 4.79% YoY. The main export destinations were India, Guatemala,
Thailand, the U.S., and Indonesia.
PVC plate, sheet, film, foil, and fillet: In 2024,
the total export volume of PVC plate, sheet, film, foil, and fillet was 611.5kt,
up 30.81% YoY. Vietnam, India, the U.S., and Russia were the main export
destinations.