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For clear insight into regional Polyvinyl chloride markets, you need in-depth price reports direct from those regions.

That’s why ICIS maintains a network of locally based reporters, providing not just price assessments but market commentary and analysis.

There’s no better way to stay up-to-speed with all the latest information that can make a difference to your business.

Use ICIS information to:

  • Follow fluctuations and understand factors driving them
  • Input into your own internal analytical models
  • Clarify settlements and contracts
  • Inform negotiations

What's covered in our China Polyvinyl chloride price report

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Polyvinyl Chloride China Transcript


The weekly polyvinyl chloride (PVC) China report is focused on the spot market. The report covers supply and demand in the main China market, with details of support prices


We cover the import and export market situation affecting both the upstream and downstream movement for markets like calcium carbonate, ethylene dichloride (EDC), vinyl chloride monomer (VCM).


The PVC China report covers Chinese government policy, details on production issues, statistics on producers’ operating rates, and export and import data.


Our published prices are used as a references for spot and contract negotiations. We have reported on PVC for around 10 years, and with our established list of buyers producers and traders our report now offers clear and detailed information on the market for our customers.

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