Price for Liquefied Ethylene, Propylene, Butylene and Butadiene in Qatar - 2022

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1. Price for Liquefied Ethylene, Propylene, Butylene and Butadiene in Qatar (CIF) - 2022
2. Imports of Liquefied Ethylene, Propylene, Butylene and Butadiene in Qatar

Price for Liquefied Ethylene, Propylene, Butylene and Butadiene in Qatar (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for liquefied ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadienes stood at $5,866 per ton in 2022, which is down by -25.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 104% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $12,569 per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average 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 China ($7,969 per ton), while the price for Oman totaled $3,395 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+45.2%).

Imports of Liquefied Ethylene, Propylene, Butylene and Butadiene in Qatar

In 2022, overseas purchases of liquefied ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadienes decreased by -24.7% to 9.6 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 134%.

In value terms, imports of liquefied ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadienes dropped significantly to $56K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 125% against the previous year.

Top Suppliers of Liquefied Ethylene, Propylene, Butylene and Butadiene to Qatar in 2022:

1. China (5.2 tons)
2. Oman (4.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform