Recently, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) markets in major global regions have shown an upward trend, with specific analyses as follows.In the United States, demand has not yet fully recovered following the recent winter holidays.

In December 2025, chlorine production in Europe was 629.5 thousand metric tons, a year-on-year decrease of 5.14%. In December 2024, European chlorine production was 663.6 thousand metric tons.

China imported 25.2 tons of liquid chlorine in December 2025, marking a month-on-month increase of 65.2% and a year-on-year rise of 31.3%. The average import price stood at USD 14,968.4 per ton, reflecting a month-on-month decrease of 15.7% and a year-on-year rise of 31.3%.

Dichloromethane: According to the latest customs data, China imported 16.4 tons of dichloromethane in December 2025, a month-on-month decrease of 4.9% and a year-on-year increase of 255.2%. Exports reached 15,964.4 tons, down 31.7% month-on-month but up 9.1% year-on-year.

The latest customs data shows that in December 2025, China imported 67.8 tons of epichlorohydrin, marking a 76.6% increase month-on-month and a 138.2% rise year-on-year. The average import price stood at $1,583.8 per ton, down 4.5% month-on-month but up 16.1% year-on-year.

Customs statistics show that in December 2025, China's imports of gum resin reached 10,500 metric tons, marking a 36.50% increase month-on-month but a 13.94% decrease year-on-year. Exports totaled 8,500 metric tons, down 5.89% month-on-month and 5.30% year-on-year.