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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average export price for ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps amounted to $673 per ton, with a decrease of -1.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 35%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $944 per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ecuador ($6,916 per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($111 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 Ecuador (+11.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

The average import price for ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps stood at $1,452 per ton in 2022, falling by -19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 64% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $1,793 per ton in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

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 the United States ($9,195 per ton), while the price for the UK stood at $1,069 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+36.4%).

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

In 2022, overseas shipments of ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps were finally on the rise to reach 303 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, recorded a deep setback.

In value terms, exports of ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps rose significantly to $204K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt downturn.

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

1. Paraguay (128.1 tons)
2. Hong Kong SAR (68.4 tons)
3. Chile (50.6 tons)
4. China (21.8 tons)
5. United States (14.4 tons)
6. Poland (13.9 tons)
7. Ecuador (5.7 tons)

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

In 2022, approx. 31 tons of ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps were imported into Argentina; picking up by 11% against 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 34 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 fell to $45K in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +15.3% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +53.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 35% against the previous year.

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

1. United Kingdom (29.2 tons)
2. United States (1.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform