Price for Ethylene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Guatemala - 2023

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average export price for ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps amounted to $114 per ton, reducing by -8.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price faced a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 61% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $504 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($657 per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($16 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 Costa Rica (+15.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, the average import price for ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps amounted to $938 per ton, picking up by 20% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 57% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Canada ($1,431 per ton), while the price for Costa Rica ($526 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belize (+34.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, approx. 4K tons of ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps were exported from Guatemala; waning by -22.4% on the year before. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 91% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 5.1K tons, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, exports of ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps dropped remarkably to $450K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 18% against the previous year.

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

1. Malaysia (1915.8 tons)
2. Costa Rica (1225.3 tons)
3. United States (374.7 tons)
4. Mexico (190.1 tons)
5. El Salvador (101.0 tons)
6. Taiwan (Chinese) (51.0 tons)

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

In 2022, supplies from abroad of ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps was finally on the rise to reach 52 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, showed a dramatic downturn.

In value terms, imports of ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps surged to $49K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a perceptible contraction.

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

1. Costa Rica (20.5 tons)
2. Canada (16.5 tons)
3. United States (14.4 tons)
4. Honduras (1.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform