# Global Vinylidene chloride polymer Market 2026

> World exports of vinylidene chloride polymer (HS 390450) reached $287.6 million in 2024, 18% more than in 2019. France was the largest exporter with 61% of the world total, and India was the largest buyer.

- Publisher: Stratum Market Research
- Page: https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/vinylidene-chloride-polymer-market/
- Sector: Industrial & Trade
- Scope: Global
- Updated: 2026-11-09
- Headline figure: 287.6 USD million (World exports, 2024)

## What this market covers

Vinylidene chloride polymers in primary forms.

Segments: PVDC resin, Barrier coating latex, Food wrap resin, Film grade PVDC.

Typical buyers: Packaging film makers, Coating producers, Food packagers.

## Key figures

| Figure | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| World exports of vinylidene chloride polymer (HS 390450) were worth $287.6 million in 2024. | 287.6 USD million | 2024 |
| World exports were 18% higher in 2024 than in 2019 ($242.8 million), calculated from the annual totals. | +18 % since 2019 | 2024 |
| France was the largest exporter in 2024, with 61% of world exports ($174.2 million). | 61 % of world exports | 2024 |
| The three largest exporters, France, Japan and China, shipped 89% of world exports in 2024. | 89 % of world exports | 2024 |
| India was the largest importer in 2024, buying $39.2 million, or 14% of world imports. | 14 % of world imports | 2024 |
| 15 countries exported more than $1 million of this product in 2024. | 15 countries | 2024 |
| The average world export price was about $3.33 per kilogram in 2024, calculated from value and weight. | 3.33 USD per kg | 2024 |
| Countries exported 86.4 thousand tonnes of this product in 2024. | 86.4 thousand tonnes | 2024 |
| Among the ten largest exporters, China grew fastest, with exports up 957% from 2019 to 2024. | +957 % since 2019 | 2024 |

## Why this market is moving now

- World trade grew 18% from 2019 to 2024, a direct read on cross-border demand.
- China is gaining ground: its exports rose 957% from 2019 to 2024, the fastest among the ten largest exporters.

## Largest exporting countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 174.2 |
| 2 | Japan | 47.5 |
| 3 | China | 34.0 |
| 4 | Netherlands | 5.9 |
| 5 | Belgium | 4.2 |
| 6 | United States | 3.2 |
| 7 | Brazil | 2.9 |
| 8 | South Korea | 1.8 |
| 9 | Taiwan | 1.8 |
| 10 | Denmark | 1.6 |

## Largest importing countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 39.2 |
| 2 | Brazil | 36.3 |
| 3 | China | 35.7 |
| 4 | Switzerland | 34.7 |
| 5 | Germany | 27.0 |
| 6 | Vietnam | 13.0 |
| 7 | United Kingdom | 10.8 |
| 8 | United States | 10.3 |
| 9 | Italy | 10.1 |
| 10 | Argentina | 10.1 |

## World exports of HS 390450, USD million

| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 226.2 |
| 2018 | 264.8 |
| 2019 | 242.8 |
| 2020 | 242.2 |
| 2021 | 308.3 |
| 2022 | 307.3 |
| 2023 | 289.3 |
| 2024 | 287.6 |

## Questions and answers

### How big is the global vinylidene chloride polymer market?

There is no single official market total. World exports of HS 390450 reached $287.6 million in 2024, a direct measure of cross-border trade.

### Which countries export the most vinylidene chloride polymer?

France led world exports in 2024 with 61% of the total, followed by Japan, China and the Netherlands.

### Which countries import the most vinylidene chloride polymer?

India was the largest importer in 2024, followed by Brazil, China and Switzerland.

### Is world trade in vinylidene chloride polymer growing?

World exports were 18% higher in 2024 than in 2019.

### What is the average export price of vinylidene chloride polymer?

Dividing world export value by weight gives about $3.33 per kilogram in 2024.

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Stratum Market Research, "Global Vinylidene chloride polymer Market 2026", updated 9 Nov 2026, https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/vinylidene-chloride-polymer-market/