Price for Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in Uzbekistan - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in Uzbekistan (CIF) - 2023
2. Price for Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in Uzbekistan (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in Uzbekistan
4. Exports of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in Uzbekistan

Price for Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in Uzbekistan (CIF) - 2023

In October 2023, the average import price for polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses amounted to $973 per ton, growing by 7.7% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight descent. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $1,106 per ton in November 2022; however, from December 2022 to October 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($3,202 per ton), while the price for China ($794 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From November 2022 to October 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in Uzbekistan (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses amounted to $1,277 per ton, reducing by -13.9% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated buoyant growth from 2017 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last five years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses increased by +61.9% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 76% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $1,483 per ton, and then declined in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($1,589 per ton), while the average price for exports to Tajikistan ($551 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2017 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+38.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in Uzbekistan

In 2022, purchases abroad of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses increased by 47% to 81K tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt downturn.

In value terms, imports of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses rose sharply to $97M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 38%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms to Uzbekistan in 2022:

1. China (68.1K tons)
2. Russia (7.1K tons)
3. Iran (1.4K tons)

Exports of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in Uzbekistan

In 2022, shipments abroad of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses decreased by -27.5% to 9K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 1,824%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 16K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses reduced dramatically to $11M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 1,701% against the previous year.

Top Export Markets for Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms from Uzbekistan in 2022:

1. Turkey (3.7K tons)
2. Tajikistan (2.0K tons)
3. Russia (1.2K tons)
4. Iraq (0.7K tons)
5. Lithuania (0.6K tons)
6. Kyrgyzstan (0.4K tons)
7. Kazakhstan (0.2K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform