1,2-Dichloroethane (ethylene dichloride), a chlorinated hydrocarbon used primarily as feedstock for producing vinyl chloride monomer and PVC plastic.
Ethylene dichloride is cracked into vinyl chloride, which is then polymerised into PVC — one of the world's most widely used plastics. PVC is formed into water pipes, window frames, flooring, medical tubing, and cable insulation. Gulf producers convert locally produced ethylene and chlorine into EDC at competitive costs.
India is the largest buyer, importing $50 million from Hormuz suppliers.
Pakistan is the most dependent, sourcing 49% of its imports of this product from Hormuz suppliers.
Outside Hormuz, United States leads with 24.7% of global exports.
Hormuz suppliers' share of global saturated chlorinated derivatives of acy exports has grown over the period covered.