Chemicals, Polymers
August 20, 2026
US PVC exports face pressure as trade barriers reshape flows
Featuring Karina Trevizan
HIGHLIGHTS
Export volumes drop 9% in first half of 2026
India shipments surge 247% on eased rules
Mexico and China markets see largest declines
US PVC export volumes and prices declined in the first half of 2026 as global trade dynamics shifted. Total exports fell 9%, with Mexico and China seeing the largest declines. Meanwhile, shipments to India surged 247% after certification rules eased, but a newly imposed import price raises new challenges for US exporters.
