EVA prices in the U.S. are holding steady through mid-July 2025, even as global markets face oversupply and cooling demand. While Asian competitors offer cheaper deals, U.S. exporters are staying strong, especially in Brazil, where shipments have surged. With potential tariff changes on the horizon and fresh demand from solar and packaging sectors, the market could be gearing up for a shift.
Ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) prices in the United States are holding steady through the first half of July 2025. Despite plenty of global supply and soft demand, especially from Asia, prices haven’t moved much since late June. While some sellers tried to push prices up, the downstream buyers remained hesitant, leading to a mostly balanced market. Even with quieter trading, the U.S. EVA industry is managing to keep its footing, thanks in part to solid export activity and steady interest from key overseas markets like Brazil.
As per the sources, medium-grade EVA spot export prices aren’t showing any big swings. Sellers are facing tough competition from Asian suppliers offering cheaper material, making it hard to raise prices. Still, despite the pressure, U.S. producers have managed to avoid cuts. Some short-term supply issues in Asia, caused by maintenance shutdowns, provided slight support, but not enough to shift the market. Overall, prices have stayed in a narrow range, with both buyers and sellers taking a wait-and-see approach.
One bright spot for the U.S. EVA market is Brazil. According to data from Brazil’s Ministry of Development, the U.S. remained Brazil’s top EVA supplier from January to early July. The American share of Brazil’s EVA imports rose to 42% this year, up from 39% in 2024. Even more notably, U.S. shipments to Brazil jumped by 40% compared to the same period last year. This is especially impressive considering that Brazil’s total EVA imports declined. The strong flow of products from the U.S. shows that American producers are still trusted and competitive, even in a tough market.
However, in the US domestic market, trading activity is slow. Buyers aren’t rushing in, and most are avoiding new contracts unless necessary. Many are still concerned about pricing and waiting for better clarity. In Asia, too, demand is lagging as local suppliers continue to dominate. Even specialty applications—like solar panel manufacturing and foam production—are seeing steady but cautious interest, with no major uptick just yet.
Looking ahead, according to the ChemAnalyst database, there’s some hope building on the horizon. Industry players are closely watching potential changes to U.S. trade tariffs on imported polymers. If the government adjusts these tariffs to support local manufacturing, it could give U.S. EVA a competitive edge both at home and abroad. At the same time, upcoming projects in solar energy and global packaging might give demand the lift it’s been waiting for.
