Article: Polyvinyl chloride demand in the US is forecast to increase 3.4 percent per year to 14.4 billion pounds in the year 2002, valued at $6.2 billion.

Polyvinyl chloride demand in the US is forecast to increase 3.4 percent per year to 14.4 billion pounds in the year 2002, valued at $6.2 billion. Advances will be driven by cost and performance advantages over wood and metal, improvements in production and processing technologies, and the development of improved resin grades with enhanced properties. Trade will remain important with a growing net export position anticipated. Construction constitutes the largest market for polyvinyl chloride, accounting for 72 percent of total demand in 1997. Best opportunities are anticipated in pipe, siding, resilient flooring and window profiles. Despite declining housing starts, vinyl ...

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