Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM) G.I.O Tracker: Plant-Level Capacity and Daily Disruption Tracking & Impact Assessment Since 2015

Overview

The Global Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM) GIO Tracker provides critical insights into VCM production and its impact on the global VCM manufacturing industry. By monitoring plant-level disruptions, tracking feedstock dependencies, and assessing broader market impacts, the tracker enables stakeholders to effectively manage supply chain uncertainties.

GIO tracker provides real-time data on VCM production capacity, disruption duration, and production loss, offering actionable insights into potential supply shocks.

This allows companies to optimize sourcing strategies, mitigate operational risks, and maintain continuity in the face of disruptions. With a focus on plant-level intelligence, the VCM GIO Tracker enhances decision-making and ensures proactive response to supply chain vulnerabilities in the VCM value chain.

20+ Countries
125+ Production Facilities
80+ Operating Companies
40+ MMTPA Annual Capacity Tracked

Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM) Downstream Impact Mapping

The VCM GIO Tracker offers vital insights into the supply chain risks and downstream impacts of VCM disruptions. Any interruptions in VCM production have a direct effect on the VCM industry, which in turn impacts construction, automotive, healthcare, and consumer goods sectors. By closely monitoring disruptions, feedstock availability, and plant operational statuses, stakeholders can better manage supply chain risks, optimize sourcing strategies, and maintain operational continuity in the face of volatility. The growing adoption of sustainable production methods for VCM and VCM, while beneficial in the long term, could also influence the future downstream impact by driving technological innovations and supply chain shifts in the coming years.

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Strategic Visibility – Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM) G.I.O Tracker

VCM production is highly concentrated, capital-intensive, and vulnerable to disruptions. When VCM production capacity is impacted, the effects on VCM production can cause unpredictable and significant price fluctuations.

Use the GIO Tracker to receive early alerts on potential VCM supply shocks that could affect critical sectors such as construction, automotive, and healthcare.

Deploy the GIO Tracker across your operations to identify emerging stress points, assess how plant-level disruptions will impact VCM production, and understand how shortages or shutdowns will ripple through VCM production for pipes, flooring, profiles, and medical devices. By proactively monitoring feedstock availability and evolving environmental regulations, you can convert hidden operational risks into actionable insights, ensuring stability within the VCM value chain.

Price Watch™ Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM) G.I.O Tracker Coverage

Global VCM production reached 40+ million tonnes in 2025, with production remaining relatively stable compared to 2024. The VCM GIO Tracker provides real-time, plant-level operational intelligence focused on the downstream effects of VCM production. By monitoring over 100 facilities globally, particularly in key regions like Asia-Pacific (China: 20M+ tpa; South Korea: +2M tpa), and North America (USA: 7M+ tpa). The tracker integrates data on capacity, utilization, and disruption signals to identify vulnerabilities in VCM supply chains that impact VCM production and downstream industries.

These vulnerabilities affect critical sectors like construction, automotive, healthcare, and consumer goods, where disruptions in VCM production can directly influence the availability and cost of key materials. The tracker allows for early detection of emerging supply risks, helping stakeholders forecast potential disruptions and proactively adjust strategies to minimize their impact across the entire VCM value chain.

Asia Pacific VCM Plant Tracking

The Asia Pacific VCM Plant Tracker monitors 70+ plants across the region, providing crucial insights into operational risks such as shutdowns, power rationing, and geopolitical challenges that could disrupt VCM production and impact global VCM industries. By offering early warnings, the tracker enables stakeholders to anticipate potential VCM supply disruptions and address operational challenges within the highly concentrated VCM market. This allows companies to take proactive measures, ensuring a consistent VCM supply for industries such as construction, automotive, healthcare, and plastics manufacturing, while supporting decision-making and maintaining operational continuity across the VCM value chain.

  • China VCM Plant Tracking: China is a major global VCM producer, with the tracking system covering 35+ VCM production facilities, representing more than 20 million tonnes per annum (tpa), accounting for around 45% of global VCM capacity. The system provides daily updates on disruptions such as winter curtailments, flood-related outages, and policy-driven plant shutdowns or transitions. These disruptions signal shifts in national VCM supply, which can affect global VCM availability and influence VCM prices. By offering real-time insights, the system helps stakeholders anticipate VCM supply challenges and make informed decisions in a market shaped by regional dynamics and regulatory changes.
  • South Korea VCM Plant Tracking: Monitors around 5 VCM facilities, accounting ~5% of global capacity and representing ~2 million tonnes per annum (tpa). The tracking system provides daily updates on disruptions such as winter curtailments, flood outages, and policy-driven refinery conversions. These factors indicate shifts in national supply that can affect global VCM prices, helping stakeholders anticipate disruptions and make informed decisions in a market influenced by regional challenges and regulatory changes.

North America VCM Plant Tracking

North America VCM Plant Tracking monitors over 15 plants across the region, providing critical insights into disruptions such as refinery maintenance, logistical challenges, and policy changes that can affect production and tighten both regional and global VCM flows. This system offers early warnings, enabling stakeholders to anticipate supply disruptions and make informed decisions in a complex and interconnected VCM market.

  • S. VCM Plant Tracking: Tracks ~10 facilities, representing more than 15% of global VCM capacity, with capacity over 7 million tonnes per annum (tpa). It monitors daily activities such as restarts, labour issues, and efficiency improvements, especially in response to reshoring-driven growth in synthetic rubber and tire production with a particular focus on the downstream impact of VCM in sectors like pipes, film sheets, and construction materials, driven by reshoring-related growth.
  • Mexico VCM Plant Tracking: Tracks ~5 facilities, representing more than 15% of global VCM capacity, with capacity of ~1 million tonnes per annum (tpa). This tracking focuses on key operational aspects, such as production rates and disruptions, ensuring insights into the impact on industries like construction, automotive, and consumer goods.

Europe VCM Plant Tracking

Tracks over 20 plants across the region, offering vital insights into disruptions such as refinery maintenance, logistical issues, and regulatory changes that can impact production and constrain both regional and global VCM flows.

  • Germany VCM Plant Tracking: Monitors 5+ facilities representing ~5% of global capacity (1+ tpa total), monitoring production restarts, labour disruptions, and efficiency improvements driven by reshoring growth in synthetic rubber and tire production. These insights help stakeholders anticipate supply chain challenges and optimize operations in the evolving VCM market.
  • France VCM Plant Tracking: Tracks 5+ facilities representing ~3% of global capacity (1M+ tpa total), providing insights into production trends and potential disruptions in the region’s VCM market.

Middle East & Africa VCM Plant Tracking

Monitors 5+ plants across the region, providing essential insights into disruptions like refinery maintenance, logistical challenges, and regulatory changes that can affect production and limit both regional and global VCM flows.

  • Saudi Arabia VCM Plant Tracking: Monitors VCM facilities, and capacity (~0.5M tpa), tracking production restarts, labour disruptions, and efficiency improvements fuelled by reshoring in synthetic rubber and tire production, helping stakeholders manage supply chain challenges and optimize operations.
  • Iran VCM Plant Tracking: Monitors ~5+ VCM facilities, and capacity (~0.5M tpa), tracking production restarts, labour disruptions, and their downstream impact on industries like construction, automotive, and consumer goods. helping stakeholders manage supply chain challenges and optimize operations.

South America VCM Plant Tracking

Tracks 5+ facilities region-wide, delivering critical visibility into refinery outages, logistics bottlenecks, and regulatory impacts affecting local/global VCM supply flows.

  • Brazil VCM Plant Tracking: Monitors 5+ VCM facilities, accounting for around 3% of global capacity (1+ tpa), offering valuable insights into production patterns and disruptions in the regional VCM market.

Why Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM) G.I.O Tracker

Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM) G.I.O Tracker – Comprehensive Market Coverage & Intelligence Dashboard

Asset-Level Facility Intelligence

Regional Coverage

Asia Pacific

  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Feedstock Type and Production Process – Asia Pacific
  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Product Type and Unit Type – Asia Pacific
  • Count of VCM Plants with overall operational capacity – Asia Pacific
  • VCM Plants by Capacity (Ktpa) and Current Status – Asia Pacific
  • VCM Plant details (location, region, year of commissioning) – Asia Pacific
  • Announced and Upcoming VCM Plants with Capacity   – Asia Pacific

North America

  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Feedstock Type and Production Process – North America
  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Product Type and Unit Type – North America
  • Count of VCM Plants with overall operational capacity – North America
  • VCM Plants by Capacity (Ktpa) and Current Status – North America
  • VCM Plant details (location, region, year of commissioning) – North America
  • Announced and Upcoming VCM Plants with Capacity – North America

South America

  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Feedstock Type and Production Process – South America
  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Product Type and Unit Type – South America
  • Count of VCM Plants with overall operational capacity – South America
  • VCM Plants by Capacity (Ktpa) and Current Status – South America
  • VCM Plant details (location, region, year of commissioning) – South America
  • Announced and Upcoming VCM Plants with Capacity – South America

Europe

  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Feedstock Type and Production Process – Europe
  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Product Type and Unit Type – Europe
  • Count of VCM Plants with overall operational capacity – Europe
  • VCM Plants by Capacity (Ktpa) and Current Status – Europe
  • VCM Plant details (location, region, year of commissioning) – Europe
  • Announced and Upcoming VCM Plants with Capacity – Europe

Middle East & Africa

  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Feedstock Type and Production Process – Middle East & Africa
  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Product Type and Unit Type – Middle East & Africa
  • Count of VCM Plants with overall operational capacity – Middle East & Africa
  • VCM Plants by Capacity (Ktpa) and Current Status – Middle East & Africa
  • VCM Plant details (location, region, year of commissioning) – Middle East & Africa
  • Announced and Upcoming VCM Plants with Capacity – Middle East & Africa

Country-Level Coverage

China

  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Feedstock Type and Production Process – China
  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Product Type and Unit Type – China
  • Count of VCM Plants with overall operational capacity – China
  • VCM Plants by Capacity (Ktpa) and Current Status – China
  • VCM Plant details (location, region, year of commissioning) – China
  • Announced and Upcoming VCM Plants with Capacity – China

India

  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Feedstock Type and Production Process – India
  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Product Type and Unit Type – India
  • Count of VCM Plants with overall operational capacity – India
  • VCM Plants by Capacity (Ktpa) and Current Status – India
  • VCM Plant details (location, region, year of commissioning) – India
  • Announced and Upcoming VCM Plants with Capacity – India

Pakistan

  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Feedstock Type and Production Process – Pakistan
  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Product Type and Unit Type – Pakistan
  • Count of VCM Plants with overall operational capacity – Pakistan
  • VCM Plants by Capacity (Ktpa) and Current Status – Pakistan
  • VCM Plant details (location, region, year of commissioning) – Pakistan
  • Announced and Upcoming VCM Plants with Capacity – Pakistan

South Korea

  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Feedstock Type and Production Process – South Korea
  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Product Type and Unit Type – South Korea
  • Count of VCM Plants with overall operational capacity – South Korea
  • VCM Plants by Capacity (Ktpa) and Current Status – South Korea
  • VCM Plant details (location, region, year of commissioning) – South Korea
  • Announced and Upcoming VCM Plants with Capacity – South Korea

Taiwan

  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Feedstock Type and Production Process – Taiwan
  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Product Type and Unit Type – Taiwan
  • Count of VCM Plants with overall operational capacity – Taiwan
  • VCM Plants by Capacity (Ktpa) and Current Status – Taiwan
  • VCM Plant details (location, region, year of commissioning) – Taiwan
  • Announced and Upcoming VCM Plants with Capacity – Taiwan

Thailand

  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Feedstock Type and Production Process – Thailand
  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Product Type and Unit Type – Thailand
  • Count of VCM Plants with overall operational capacity – Thailand
  • VCM Plants by Capacity (Ktpa) and Current Status – Thailand
  • VCM Plant details (location, region, year of commissioning) – Thailand
  • Announced and Upcoming VCM Plants with Capacity – Thailand

Bangladesh

  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Feedstock Type and Production Process – Bangladesh
  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Product Type and Unit Type – Bangladesh
  • Count of VCM Plants with overall operational capacity – Bangladesh
  • VCM Plants by Capacity (Ktpa) and Current Status – Bangladesh
  • VCM Plant details (location, region, year of commissioning) – Bangladesh
  • Announced and Upcoming VCM Plants with Capacity – Bangladesh

Japan

  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Feedstock Type and Production Process – Japan
  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Product Type and Unit Type – Japan
  • Count of VCM Plants with overall operational capacity – Japan
  • VCM Plants by Capacity (Ktpa) and Current Status – Japan
  • VCM Plant details (location, region, year of commissioning) – Japan
  • Announced and Upcoming VCM Plants with Capacity – Japan

Vietnam

  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Feedstock Type and Production Process – Vietnam
  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Product Type and Unit Type – Vietnam
  • Count of VCM Plants with overall operational capacity – Vietnam
  • VCM Plants by Capacity (Ktpa) and Current Status – Vietnam
  • VCM Plant details (location, region, year of commissioning) –Vietnam
  • Announced and Upcoming VCM Plants with Capacity – Vietnam

Malaysia

  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Feedstock Type and Production Process – Malaysia
  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Product Type and Unit Type – Malaysia
  • Count of VCM Plants with overall operational capacity – Malaysia
  • VCM Plants by Capacity (Ktpa) and Current Status – Malaysia
  • VCM Plant details (location, region, year of commissioning) – Malaysia
  • Announced and Upcoming VCM Plants with Capacity – Malaysia

Indonesia

  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Feedstock Type and Production Process – Indonesia
  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Product Type and Unit Type – Indonesia
  • Count of VCM Plants with overall operational capacity – Indonesia
  • VCM Plants by Capacity (Ktpa) and Current Status – Indonesia
  • VCM Plant details (location, region, year of commissioning) – Indonesia
  • Announced and Upcoming VCM Plants with Capacity – Indonesia

Philippines

  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Feedstock Type and Production Process – Philippines
  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Product Type and Unit Type – Philippines
  • Count of VCM Plants with overall operational capacity – Philippines
  • VCM Plants by Capacity (Ktpa) and Current Status – Philippines
  • VCM Plant details (location, region, year of commissioning) – Philippines
  • Announced and Upcoming VCM Plants with Capacity – Philippines

Uzbekistan

  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Feedstock Type and Production Process – Uzbekistan
  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Product Type and Unit Type – Uzbekistan
  • Count of VCM Plants with overall operational capacity – Uzbekistan
  • VCM Plants by Capacity (Ktpa) and Current Status – Uzbekistan
  • VCM Plant details (location, region, year of commissioning) – Uzbekistan
  • Announced and Upcoming VCM Plants with Capacity – Uzbekistan

Germany

  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Feedstock Type and Production Process – Germany
  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Product Type and Unit Type – Germany
  • Count of VCM Plants with overall operational capacity – Germany
  • VCM Plants by Capacity (Ktpa) and Current Status – Germany
  • VCM Plant details (location, region, year of commissioning) – Germany
  • Announced and Upcoming VCM Plants with Capacity – Germany

France

  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Feedstock Type and Production Process – France
  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Product Type and Unit Type – France
  • Count of VCM Plants with overall operational capacity – France
  • VCM Plants by Capacity (Ktpa) and Current Status – France
  • VCM Plant details (location, region, year of commissioning) – France
  • Announced and Upcoming VCM Plants with Capacity – France

Finland

  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Feedstock Type and Production Process – Finland
  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Product Type and Unit Type – Finland
  • Count of VCM Plants with overall operational capacity – Finland
  • VCM Plants by Capacity (Ktpa) and Current Status – Finland
  • VCM Plant details (location, region, year of commissioning) – Finland
  • Announced and Upcoming VCM Plants with Capacity – Finland

Spain

  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Feedstock Type and Production Process – Spain
  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Product Type and Unit Type – Spain
  • Count of VCM Plants with overall operational capacity – Spain
  • VCM Plants by Capacity (Ktpa) and Current Status – Spain
  • VCM Plant details (location, region, year of commissioning) – Spain
  • Announced and Upcoming VCM Plants with Capacity – Spain

Belgium

  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Feedstock Type and Production Process – Belgium
  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Product Type and Unit Type – Belgium
  • Count of VCM Plants with overall operational capacity – Belgium
  • VCM Plants by Capacity (Ktpa) and Current Status – Belgium
  • VCM Plant details (location, region, year of commissioning) – Belgium
  • Announced and Upcoming VCM Plants with Capacity – Belgium

Poland

  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Feedstock Type and Production Process – Poland
  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Product Type and Unit Type – Poland
  • Count of VCM Plants with overall operational capacity – Poland
  • VCM Plants by Capacity (Ktpa) and Current Status – Poland
  • VCM Plant details (location, region, year of commissioning) – Poland
  • Announced and Upcoming VCM Plants with Capacity – Poland

Czech Republic

  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Feedstock Type and Production Process – Czech Republic
  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Product Type and Unit Type – Czech Republic
  • Count of VCM Plants with overall operational capacity – Czech Republic
  • VCM Plants by Capacity (Ktpa) and Current Status – Czech Republic
  • VCM Plant details (location, region, year of commissioning) – Czech Republic
  • Announced and Upcoming VCM Plants with Capacity – Poland

Norway

  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Feedstock Type and Production Process – Norway
  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Product Type and Unit Type – Norway
  • Count of VCM Plants with overall operational capacity – Norway
  • VCM Plants by Capacity (Ktpa) and Current Status – Norway
  • VCM Plant details (location, region, year of commissioning) – Norway
  • Announced and Upcoming VCM Plants with Capacity – Norway

Sweden

  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Feedstock Type and Production Process – Sweden
  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Product Type and Unit Type – Sweden
  • Count of VCM Plants with overall operational capacity – Sweden
  • VCM Plants by Capacity (Ktpa) and Current Status – Sweden
  • VCM Plant details (location, region, year of commissioning) – Sweden
  • Announced and Upcoming VCM Plants with Capacity – Sweden

UK

  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Feedstock Type and Production Process – UK
  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Product Type and Unit Type – UK
  • Count of VCM Plants with overall operational capacity – UK
  • VCM Plants by Capacity (Ktpa) and Current Status – UK
  • VCM Plant details (location, region, year of commissioning) – UK
  • Announced and Upcoming VCM Plants with Capacity – UK

Hungary

  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Feedstock Type and Production Process – Hungary
  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Product Type and Unit Type – Hungary
  • Count of VCM Plants with overall operational capacity – Hungary
  • VCM Plants by Capacity (Ktpa) and Current Status – Hungary
  • VCM Plant details (location, region, year of commissioning) –Hungary
  • Announced and Upcoming VCM Plants with Capacity – Hungary

Portugal

  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Feedstock Type and Production Process – Portugal
  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Product Type and Unit Type – Portugal
  • Count of VCM Plants with overall operational capacity – Portugal
  • VCM Plants by Capacity (Ktpa) and Current Status – Portugal
  • VCM Plant details (location, region, year of commissioning) – Portugal
  • Announced and Upcoming VCM Plants with Capacity – Portugal

Netherlands

  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Feedstock Type and Production Process – Netherlands
  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Product Type and Unit Type – Netherlands
  • Count of VCM Plants with overall operational capacity – Netherlands
  • VCM Plants by Capacity (Ktpa) and Current Status – Netherlands
  • VCM Plant details (location, region, year of commissioning) – Netherlands
  • Announced and Upcoming VCM Plants with Capacity – Netherlands

Ukraine

  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Feedstock Type and Production Process – Ukraine
  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Product Type and Unit Type – Ukraine
  • Count of VCM Plants with overall operational capacity – Ukraine
  • VCM Plants by Capacity (Ktpa) and Current Status – Ukraine
  • VCM Plant details (location, region, year of commissioning) – Ukraine
  • Announced and Upcoming VCM Plants with Capacity – Ukraine

Russia

  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Feedstock Type and Production Process – Russia
  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Product Type and Unit Type – Russia
  • Count of VCM Plants with overall operational capacity – Russia
  • VCM Plants by Capacity (Ktpa) and Current Status – Russia
  • VCM Plant details (location, region, year of commissioning) – Russia
  • Announced and Upcoming VCM Plants with Capacity – Russia

Turkey

  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Feedstock Type and Production Process – Turkey
  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Product Type and Unit Type – Turkey
  • Count of VCM Plants with overall operational capacity – Turkey
  • VCM Plants by Capacity (Ktpa) and Current Status – Turkey
  • VCM Plant details (location, region, year of commissioning) – Turkey
  • Announced and Upcoming VCM Plants with Capacity – Turkey

USA

  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Feedstock Type and Production Process – USA
  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Product Type and Unit Type – USA
  • Count of VCM Plants with overall operational capacity – USA
  • VCM Plants by Capacity (Ktpa) and Current Status – USA
  • VCM Plant details (location, region, year of commissioning) – USA
  • Announced and Upcoming VCM Plants with Capacity – USA

Mexico

  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Feedstock Type and Production Process – Mexico
  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Product Type and Unit Type – Mexico
  • Count of VCM Plants with overall operational capacity – Mexico
  • VCM Plants by Capacity (Ktpa) and Current Status – Mexico
  • VCM Plant details (location, region, year of commissioning) – Mexico
  • Announced and Upcoming VCM Plants with Capacity – Mexico

Brazil

  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Feedstock Type and Production Process – Brazil
  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Product Type and Unit Type – Brazil
  • Count of VCM Plants with overall operational capacity – Brazil
  • VCM Plants by Capacity (Ktpa) and Current Status – Brazil
  • VCM Plant details (location, region, year of commissioning) – Brazil
  • Announced and Upcoming VCM Plants with Capacity – Brazil

Argentina

  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Feedstock Type and Production Process – Argentina
  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Product Type and Unit Type – Argentina
  • Count of VCM Plants with overall operational capacity – Argentina
  • VCM Plants by Capacity (Ktpa) and Current Status – Argentina
  • VCM Plant details (location, region, year of commissioning) – Argentina
  • Announced and Upcoming VCM Plants with Capacity – Argentina

Colombia

  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Feedstock Type and Production Process – Colombia
  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Product Type and Unit Type – Colombia
  • Count of VCM Plants with overall operational capacity – Colombia
  • VCM Plants by Capacity (Ktpa) and Current Status – Colombia
  • VCM Plant details (location, region, year of commissioning) – Colombia
  • Announced and Upcoming VCM Plants with Capacity – Colombia

Venezuela

  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Feedstock Type and Production Process – Venezuela
  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Product Type and Unit Type – Venezuela
  • Count of VCM Plants with overall operational capacity – Venezuela
  • VCM Plants by Capacity (Ktpa) and Current Status – Venezuela
  • VCM Plant details (location, region, year of commissioning) – Venezuela
  • Announced and Upcoming VCM Plants with Capacity – Venezuela

Iran

  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Feedstock Type and Production Process – Iran
  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Product Type and Unit Type – Iran
  • Count of VCM Plants with overall operational capacity – Iran
  • VCM Plants by Capacity (Ktpa) and Current Status – Iran
  • VCM Plant details (location, region, year of commissioning) – Iran
  • Announced and Upcoming VCM Plants with Capacity – Iran

Saudi Arabia

  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Feedstock Type and Production Process – Saudi Arabia
  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Product Type and Unit Type – Saudi Arabia
  • Count of VCM Plants with overall operational capacity – Saudi Arabia
  • VCM Plants by Capacity (Ktpa) and Current Status – Saudi Arabia
  • VCM Plant details (location, region, year of commissioning) – Saudi Arabia
  • Announced and Upcoming VCM Plants with Capacity – Saudi Arabia

Egypt

  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Feedstock Type and Production Process – Egypt
  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Product Type and Unit Type – Egypt
  • Count of VCM Plants with overall operational capacity – Egypt
  • VCM Plants by Capacity (Ktpa) and Current Status – Egypt
  • VCM Plant details (location, region, year of commissioning) – Egypt
  • Announced and Upcoming VCM Plants with Capacity – Egypt

Morocco

  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Feedstock Type and Production Process – Morocco
  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Product Type and Unit Type – Morocco
  • Count of VCM Plants with overall operational capacity – Morocco
  • VCM Plants by Capacity (Ktpa) and Current Status – Morocco
  • VCM Plant details (location, region, year of commissioning) – Morocco
  • Announced and Upcoming VCM Plants with Capacity – Morocco

South Africa

  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Feedstock Type and Production Process – South Africa
  • VCM Capacity (Ktpa) at plant-level by Product Type and Unit Type – South Africa
  • Count of VCM Plants with overall operational capacity – South Africa
  • VCM Plants by Capacity (Ktpa) and Current Status – South Africa
  • VCM Plant details (location, region, year of commissioning) – South Africa
  • Announced and Upcoming VCM Plants with Capacity – South Africa

Daily Operations Tracker

Regional Tracking

Asia Pacific

  • Total Operational Capacity (Ktpa) at plant level
  • Total Disrupted Capacity (Ktpa) and Production Loss (Kt) at plant level
  • Plant Outage Duration (Start Date and End Date)
  • Disruption Cause and Impact on Price
  • Plant Disruption by disruption type (Permanent or Temporary)

Europe

  • Total Operational Capacity (Ktpa) at plant level
  • Total Disrupted Capacity (Ktpa) and Production Loss (Kt) at plant level
  • Plant Outage Duration (Start Date and End Date)
  • Disruption Cause and Impact on Price
  • Plant Disruption by disruption type (Permanent or Temporary)

North America

  • Total Operational Capacity (Ktpa) at plant level
  • Total Disrupted Capacity (Ktpa) and Production Loss (Kt) at plant level
  • Plant Outage Duration (Start Date and End Date)
  • Disruption Cause and Impact on Price
  • Plant Disruption by disruption type (Permanent or Temporary)

South America America

  • Total Operational Capacity (Ktpa) at plant level
  • Total Disrupted Capacity (Ktpa) and Production Loss (Kt) at plant level
  • Plant Outage Duration (Start Date and End Date)
  • Disruption Cause and Impact on Price
  • Plant Disruption by disruption type (Permanent or Temporary)

Middle East & Africa

  • Total Operational Capacity (Ktpa) at plant level
  • Total Disrupted Capacity (Ktpa) and Production Loss (Kt) at plant level
  • Plant Outage Duration (Start Date and End Date)
  • Disruption Cause and Impact on Price
  • Plant Disruption by disruption type (Permanent or Temporary)

Country-wise Tracking

China

  • Total Operational Capacity (Ktpa) at plant level
  • Total Disrupted Capacity (Ktpa) and Production Loss (Kt) at plant level
  • Plant Outage Duration (Start Date and End Date)
  • Disruption Cause and Impact on Price
  • Plant Disruption by disruption type (Permanent or Temporary)

Taiwan

  • Total Operational Capacity (Ktpa) at plant level
  • Total Disrupted Capacity (Ktpa) and Production Loss (Kt) at plant level
  • Plant Outage Duration (Start Date and End Date)
  • Disruption Cause and Impact on Price
  • Plant Disruption by disruption type (Permanent or Temporary)

Japan

  • Total Operational Capacity (Ktpa) at plant level
  • Total Disrupted Capacity (Ktpa) and Production Loss (Kt) at plant level
  • Plant Outage Duration (Start Date and End Date)
  • Disruption Cause and Impact on Price
  • Plant Disruption by disruption type (Permanent or Temporary)

South Korea

  • Total Operational Capacity (Ktpa) at plant level
  • Total Disrupted Capacity (Ktpa) and Production Loss (Kt) at plant level
  • Plant Outage Duration (Start Date and End Date)
  • Disruption Cause and Impact on Price
  • Plant Disruption by disruption type (Permanent or Temporary)

India

  • Total Operational Capacity (Ktpa) at plant level
  • Total Disrupted Capacity (Ktpa) and Production Loss (Kt) at plant level
  • Plant Outage Duration (Start Date and End Date)
  • Disruption Cause and Impact on Price
  • Plant Disruption by disruption type (Permanent or Temporary)

Bangladesh

  • Total Operational Capacity (Ktpa) at plant level
  • Total Disrupted Capacity (Ktpa) and Production Loss (Kt) at plant level
  • Plant Outage Duration (Start Date and End Date)
  • Disruption Cause and Impact on Price
  • Plant Disruption by disruption type (Permanent or Temporary)

Pakistan

  • Total Operational Capacity (Ktpa) at plant level
  • Total Disrupted Capacity (Ktpa) and Production Loss (Kt) at plant level
  • Plant Outage Duration (Start Date and End Date)
  • Disruption Cause and Impact on Price
  • Plant Disruption by disruption type (Permanent or Temporary)

Vietnam

  • Total Operational Capacity (Ktpa) at plant level
  • Total Disrupted Capacity (Ktpa) and Production Loss (Kt) at plant level
  • Plant Outage Duration (Start Date and End Date)
  • Disruption Cause and Impact on Price
  • Plant Disruption by disruption type (Permanent or Temporary)

Indonesia

  • Total Operational Capacity (Ktpa) at plant level
  • Total Disrupted Capacity (Ktpa) and Production Loss (Kt) at plant level
  • Plant Outage Duration (Start Date and End Date)
  • Disruption Cause and Impact on Price
  • Plant Disruption by disruption type (Permanent or Temporary)

Thailand

  • Total Operational Capacity (Ktpa) at plant level
  • Total Disrupted Capacity (Ktpa) and Production Loss (Kt) at plant level
  • Plant Outage Duration (Start Date and End Date)
  • Disruption Cause and Impact on Price
  • Plant Disruption by disruption type (Permanent or Temporary)

Malaysia

  • Total Operational Capacity (Ktpa) at plant level
  • Total Disrupted Capacity (Ktpa) and Production Loss (Kt) at plant level
  • Plant Outage Duration (Start Date and End Date)
  • Disruption Cause and Impact on Price
  • Plant Disruption by disruption type (Permanent or Temporary)

Philippines

  • Total Operational Capacity (Ktpa) at plant level
  • Total Disrupted Capacity (Ktpa) and Production Loss (Kt) at plant level
  • Plant Outage Duration (Start Date and End Date)
  • Disruption Cause and Impact on Price
  • Plant Disruption by disruption type (Permanent or Temporary)

Uzbekistan

  • Total Operational Capacity (Ktpa) at plant level
  • Total Disrupted Capacity (Ktpa) and Production Loss (Kt) at plant level
  • Plant Outage Duration (Start Date and End Date)
  • Disruption Cause and Impact on Price
  • Plant Disruption by disruption type (Permanent or Temporary)

Germany

  • Total Operational Capacity (Ktpa) at plant level
  • Total Disrupted Capacity (Ktpa) and Production Loss (Kt) at plant level
  • Plant Outage Duration (Start Date and End Date)
  • Disruption Cause and Impact on Price
  • Plant Disruption by disruption type (Permanent or Temporary)

Netherlands

  • Total Operational Capacity (Ktpa) at plant level
  • Total Disrupted Capacity (Ktpa) and Production Loss (Kt) at plant level
  • Plant Outage Duration (Start Date and End Date)
  • Disruption Cause and Impact on Price
  • Plant Disruption by disruption type (Permanent or Temporary)

Belgium

  • Total Operational Capacity (Ktpa) at plant level
  • Total Disrupted Capacity (Ktpa) and Production Loss (Kt) at plant level
  • Plant Outage Duration (Start Date and End Date)
  • Disruption Cause and Impact on Price
  • Plant Disruption by disruption type (Permanent or Temporary)

France

  • Total Operational Capacity (Ktpa) at plant level
  • Total Disrupted Capacity (Ktpa) and Production Loss (Kt) at plant level
  • Plant Outage Duration (Start Date and End Date)
  • Disruption Cause and Impact on Price
  • Plant Disruption by disruption type (Permanent or Temporary)

Norway

  • Total Operational Capacity (Ktpa) at plant level
  • Total Disrupted Capacity (Ktpa) and Production Loss (Kt) at plant level
  • Plant Outage Duration (Start Date and End Date)
  • Disruption Cause and Impact on Price
  • Plant Disruption by disruption type (Permanent or Temporary)

Spain

  • Total Operational Capacity (Ktpa) at plant level
  • Total Disrupted Capacity (Ktpa) and Production Loss (Kt) at plant level
  • Plant Outage Duration (Start Date and End Date)
  • Disruption Cause and Impact on Price
  • Plant Disruption by disruption type (Permanent or Temporary)

Sweden

  • Total Operational Capacity (Ktpa) at plant level
  • Total Disrupted Capacity (Ktpa) and Production Loss (Kt) at plant level
  • Plant Outage Duration (Start Date and End Date)
  • Disruption Cause and Impact on Price
  • Plant Disruption by disruption type (Permanent or Temporary)

UK

  • Total Operational Capacity (Ktpa) at plant level
  • Total Disrupted Capacity (Ktpa) and Production Loss (Kt) at plant level
  • Plant Outage Duration (Start Date and End Date)
  • Disruption Cause and Impact on Price
  • Plant Disruption by disruption type (Permanent or Temporary)

Hungary

  • Total Operational Capacity (Ktpa) at plant level
  • Total Disrupted Capacity (Ktpa) and Production Loss (Kt) at plant level
  • Plant Outage Duration (Start Date and End Date)
  • Disruption Cause and Impact on Price
  • Plant Disruption by disruption type (Permanent or Temporary)

Czech Republic

  • Total Operational Capacity (Ktpa) at plant level
  • Total Disrupted Capacity (Ktpa) and Production Loss (Kt) at plant level
  • Plant Outage Duration (Start Date and End Date)
  • Disruption Cause and Impact on Price
  • Plant Disruption by disruption type (Permanent or Temporary)

Portugal

  • Total Operational Capacity (Ktpa) at plant level
  • Total Disrupted Capacity (Ktpa) and Production Loss (Kt) at plant level
  • Plant Outage Duration (Start Date and End Date)
  • Disruption Cause and Impact on Price
  • Plant Disruption by disruption type (Permanent or Temporary)

Poland

  • Total Operational Capacity (Ktpa) at plant level
  • Total Disrupted Capacity (Ktpa) and Production Loss (Kt) at plant level
  • Plant Outage Duration (Start Date and End Date)
  • Disruption Cause and Impact on Price
  • Plant Disruption by disruption type (Permanent or Temporary)

Turkey

  • Total Operational Capacity (Ktpa) at plant level
  • Total Disrupted Capacity (Ktpa) and Production Loss (Kt) at plant level
  • Plant Outage Duration (Start Date and End Date)
  • Disruption Cause and Impact on Price
  • Plant Disruption by disruption type (Permanent or Temporary)

Russia

  • Total Operational Capacity (Ktpa) at plant level
  • Total Disrupted Capacity (Ktpa) and Production Loss (Kt) at plant level
  • Plant Outage Duration (Start Date and End Date)
  • Disruption Cause and Impact on Price
  • Plant Disruption by disruption type (Permanent or Temporary)

Ukraine

  • Total Operational Capacity (Ktpa) at plant level
  • Total Disrupted Capacity (Ktpa) and Production Loss (Kt) at plant level
  • Plant Outage Duration (Start Date and End Date)
  • Disruption Cause and Impact on Price
  • Plant Disruption by disruption type (Permanent or Temporary)

Finland

  • Total Operational Capacity (Ktpa) at plant level
  • Total Disrupted Capacity (Ktpa) and Production Loss (Kt) at plant level
  • Plant Outage Duration (Start Date and End Date)
  • Disruption Cause and Impact on Price
  • Plant Disruption by disruption type (Permanent or Temporary)

USA

  • Total Operational Capacity (Ktpa) at plant level
  • Total Disrupted Capacity (Ktpa) and Production Loss (Kt) at plant level
  • Plant Outage Duration (Start Date and End Date)
  • Disruption Cause and Impact on Price
  • Plant Disruption by disruption type (Permanent or Temporary)

Mexico

  • Total Operational Capacity (Ktpa) at plant level
  • Total Disrupted Capacity (Ktpa) and Production Loss (Kt) at plant level
  • Plant Outage Duration (Start Date and End Date)
  • Disruption Cause and Impact on Price
  • Plant Disruption by disruption type (Permanent or Temporary)

Brazil

  • Total Operational Capacity (Ktpa) at plant level
  • Total Disrupted Capacity (Ktpa) and Production Loss (Kt) at plant level
  • Plant Outage Duration (Start Date and End Date)
  • Disruption Cause and Impact on Price
  • Plant Disruption by disruption type (Permanent or Temporary)

Colombia

  • Total Operational Capacity (Ktpa) at plant level
  • Total Disrupted Capacity (Ktpa) and Production Loss (Kt) at plant level
  • Plant Outage Duration (Start Date and End Date)
  • Disruption Cause and Impact on Price
  • Plant Disruption by disruption type (Permanent or Temporary)

Argentina

  • Total Operational Capacity (Ktpa) at plant level
  • Total Disrupted Capacity (Ktpa) and Production Loss (Kt) at plant level
  • Plant Outage Duration (Start Date and End Date)
  • Disruption Cause and Impact on Price
  • Plant Disruption by disruption type (Permanent or Temporary)

Venezuela

  • Total Operational Capacity (Ktpa) at plant level
  • Total Disrupted Capacity (Ktpa) and Production Loss (Kt) at plant level
  • Plant Outage Duration (Start Date and End Date)
  • Disruption Cause and Impact on Price
  • Plant Disruption by disruption type (Permanent or Temporary)

Saudi Arabia

  • Total Operational Capacity (Ktpa) at plant level
  • Total Disrupted Capacity (Ktpa) and Production Loss (Kt) at plant level
  • Plant Outage Duration (Start Date and End Date)
  • Disruption Cause and Impact on Price
  • Plant Disruption by disruption type (Permanent or Temporary)

Iran

  • Total Operational Capacity (Ktpa) at plant level
  • Total Disrupted Capacity (Ktpa) and Production Loss (Kt) at plant level
  • Plant Outage Duration (Start Date and End Date)
  • Disruption Cause and Impact on Price
  • Plant Disruption by disruption type (Permanent or Temporary)

Egypt

  • Total Operational Capacity (Ktpa) at plant level
  • Total Disrupted Capacity (Ktpa) and Production Loss (Kt) at plant level
  • Plant Outage Duration (Start Date and End Date)
  • Disruption Cause and Impact on Price
  • Plant Disruption by disruption type (Permanent or Temporary)

South Africa

  • Total Operational Capacity (Ktpa) at plant level
  • Total Disrupted Capacity (Ktpa) and Production Loss (Kt) at plant level
  • Plant Outage Duration (Start Date and End Date)
  • Disruption Cause and Impact on Price
  • Plant Disruption by disruption type (Permanent or Temporary)

Morocco

  • Total Operational Capacity (Ktpa) at plant level
  • Total Disrupted Capacity (Ktpa) and Production Loss (Kt) at plant level
  • Plant Outage Duration (Start Date and End Date)
  • Disruption Cause and Impact on Price
  • Plant Disruption by disruption type (Permanent or Temporary)

Frequently Asked Questions – Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM) G.I.O Tracker

What is the VCM GIO Tracker?

The VCM GIO Tracker is an asset-level operational intelligence platform that monitors global VCM (Vinyl Chloride Monomer) production capacity, disruptions, production losses, and price impacts across major VCM-producing regions.

What does the VCM GIO Tracker monitor?

It tracks VCM capacity (Mtpa), production processes, feedstock dependencies, operational status, capacity additions, plant commissioning, shutdowns, maintenance turnarounds, restarts, outage duration, and quantified production loss at the facility level.

How frequently is the data updated?

Plant-level operational status and disruption signals are updated daily to provide real-time visibility into global VCM supply developments and disruptions.

How is production loss calculated?

Each VCM disruption is assessed based on the affected capacity, outage duration, and operating status to estimate measurable production loss (Mtpa), enabling structured impact analysis across global VCM supply chains.

Does the VCM GIO Tracker cover global or regional markets?

It provides global coverage, with structured regional and country-level drilldowns across Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, Middle East, and South America.

Who benefits from the VCM GIO Tracker?

VCM producers, raw material procurement teams, commodity traders, supply chain risk managers, and strategy teams use the platform to anticipate VCM supply shifts, pricing risks, and supply chain vulnerabilities.

How does it differ from country-level VCM production reports?

Unlike aggregated national statistics, the VCM GIO Tracker monitors individual VCM production facilities, enabling early identification of supply risks and disruptions before they appear in official production data.

How does it help manage VCM supply risk?

By quantifying production loss, tracking outage duration, and mapping downstream exposure to VCM-dependent industries like construction, automotive, and plastics manufacturing, the platform supports proactive procurement, trading, and strategic planning decisions.

Can I analyse VCM alongside other materials and commodities?

Yes, the VCM GIO Tracker applies a consistent plant-level intelligence framework, allowing users to compare VCM disruptions, capacity shifts, and supply risks alongside other metallic and polymer value chains. Standardized metrics such as capacity (Mtpa), outage duration, and production loss enable cross-commodity risk comparison and identification of ripple effects across global supply chains.

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