Price for Ethylene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Algeria - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Ethylene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Algeria (FOB) - 2022
2. Price for Ethylene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Algeria (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Ethylene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Algeria
4. Imports of Ethylene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Algeria

Price for Ethylene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Algeria (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps stood at $364 per ton in 2022, dropping by -8.6% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps increased by +65.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 57%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $398 per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($911 per ton), while the average price for exports to Tunisia ($52 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (-2.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Price for Ethylene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Algeria (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps stood at $725 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -16.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $1,229 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($3,100 per ton), while the price for Spain ($305 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+10.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Ethylene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Algeria

In 2022, approx. 3.2K tons of ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps were exported from Algeria; falling by -34.1% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 210% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 4.8K tons, and then fell significantly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps dropped notably to $1.2M in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 386% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $1.9M, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Ethylene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap from Algeria in 2022:

1. Spain (1497.7 tons)
2. Bulgaria (724.9 tons)
3. Turkey (409.4 tons)
4. Germany (321.3 tons)
5. Portugal (122.8 tons)
6. Romania (61.1 tons)

Imports of Ethylene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Algeria

In 2022, approx. 60 tons of ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps were imported into Algeria; jumping by 27% compared with 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 1,277% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 72 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps expanded notably to $43K in 2022. In general, imports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 2,012% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $46K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Top Suppliers of Ethylene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap to Algeria in 2022:

1. Spain (43.7 tons)
2. Belgium (6.8 tons)
3. Italy (4.8 tons)
4. Germany (1.9 tons)
5. China (1.5 tons)
6. France (1.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform