Price for Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Fluoro-Polymers, Polytetrafluoroethylene, in Primary Forms in Australia - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Fluoro-Polymers, Polytetrafluoroethylene, in Primary Forms in Australia (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Fluoro-Polymers, Polytetrafluoroethylene, in Primary Forms in Australia (FOB) - 2023
3. Imports of Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Fluoro-Polymers, Polytetrafluoroethylene, in Primary Forms in Australia
4. Exports of Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Fluoro-Polymers, Polytetrafluoroethylene, in Primary Forms in Australia

Price for Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Fluoro-Polymers, Polytetrafluoroethylene, in Primary Forms in Australia (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for halogenated olefin polymers; fluoro-polymers, polytetrafluoroethylene, in primary formses amounted to $13,858 per ton, jumping by 26% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for halogenated olefin polymers; fluoro-polymers, polytetrafluoroethylene, in primary formses increased by +20.1% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 45% 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 the UK ($42,346 per ton), while the price for China ($9,910 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+17.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Fluoro-Polymers, Polytetrafluoroethylene, in Primary Forms in Australia (FOB) - 2023

In December 2023, the average export price for halogenated olefin polymers; fluoro-polymers, polytetrafluoroethylene, in primary formses amounted to $15,097 per ton, declining by -16.1% against the previous month. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in April 2023 an increase of 55% m-o-m. The export price peaked at $18,414 per ton in June 2023; however, from July 2023 to December 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($19,246 per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($10,085 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Thailand (+15.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Fluoro-Polymers, Polytetrafluoroethylene, in Primary Forms in Australia

In 2022, the amount of halogenated olefin polymers; fluoro-polymers, polytetrafluoroethylene, in primary formses imported into Australia shrank dramatically to 218 tons, declining by -21.9% against the year before. In general, imports showed a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 25%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 278 tons, and then fell notably in the following year.

In value terms, imports of halogenated olefin polymers; fluoro-polymers, polytetrafluoroethylene, in primary formses shrank modestly to $3M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.4% 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 +39.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $3.1M, and then reduced in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Fluoro-Polymers, Polytetrafluoroethylene, in Primary Forms to Australia in 2022:

1. China (168.3 tons)
2. United States (22.9 tons)
3. Italy (6.9 tons)
4. Japan (6.0 tons)
5. United Kingdom (4.5 tons)
6. South Korea (3.6 tons)

Exports of Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Fluoro-Polymers, Polytetrafluoroethylene, in Primary Forms in Australia

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of halogenated olefin polymers; fluoro-polymers, polytetrafluoroethylene, in primary formses increased by 5.7% to 81 tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a pronounced decline.

In value terms, exports of halogenated olefin polymers; fluoro-polymers, polytetrafluoroethylene, in primary formses surged to $1.2M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Fluoro-Polymers, Polytetrafluoroethylene, in Primary Forms from Australia in 2022:

1. South Korea (40.1 tons)
2. India (32.4 tons)
3. Thailand (4.7 tons)
4. New Zealand (1.8 tons)
5. Singapore (1.0 tons)
6. Taiwan (Chinese) (0.5 tons)