Analysis on PVC production and operating rate in 2022

May 29, 2024, 11:58 AM

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The analysis of PVC production in 2022 shows a cumulative output of 21,973,100 tons, a decrease of 180,100 tons from 2021, indicating a 0.81% decline. The operating rate of PVC plants fell in the second half of the year, despite an initial stable performance above 80% in the first half. A notable shortage in PVC futures led to significant price drops in both futures and spot markets.

Analysis on PVC production: The cumulative output of PVC from January to December 2022 was 21,973,100 tons, decreased by 180,100 tons from last year. The decline rate was 0.81%. The operating rate of PVC plants declined in the second half of the year.

2022 PVC plant operating rate analysis: 2022 domestic PVC plant operating load rate has declined, excluding the influence of the Chinese New Year in February, the first half of the operating load rate can still be maintained at more than 80%, but 2022 PVC futures shortage is obvious, the price of both futures and spot markets fell sharply, the second half of the year after July PVC plant operating load rate has been declining.