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China, Germany, and the United States were the top exporters of Polyvinyl chloride in 2023–2024, collectively accounting for over 40% of global exports, while India, Vietnam, and Mexico emerged as leading importers, driven by construction and manufacturing demand. Import volumes rose notably in Southeast Asia and Latin America amid stable-to-firm Polyvinyl chloride prices, reflecting resilient downstream demand despite modest export volume stagnation among major suppliers.
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a white, amorphous, odorless solid polymer that is insoluble in water and most common solvents; it has no defined melting point but begins to soften around 80–85 °C and decomposes above 150 °C. It is a synthetic thermoplastic polymer classified as a vinyl polymer and one of the major commodity plastics. PVC is primarily used as a raw material for extrusion, injection molding, and calendering into finished products such as pipes, profiles, cables, flooring, and medical tubing. Its principal application areas include construction, electrical insulation, healthcare, automotive components, and packaging—where it serves either in rigid or plasticized forms depending on formulation.
This chemical is included in Plastics. See more about what is Polyvinyl chloride and Polyvinyl chloride SDS information.
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