Price for Polymers of Propylene or of Other Olefins, in Primary Forms in Slovenia - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Polymers of Propylene or of Other Olefins, in Primary Forms in Slovenia (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Polymers of Propylene or of Other Olefins, in Primary Forms in Slovenia (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Polymers of Propylene or of Other Olefins, in Primary Forms in Slovenia
4. Exports of Polymers of Propylene or of Other Olefins, in Primary Forms in Slovenia

Price for Polymers of Propylene or of Other Olefins, in Primary Forms in Slovenia (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary formses amounted to $1,955 per ton, growing by 3.8% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 43%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($2,357 per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($1,552 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Polymers of Propylene or of Other Olefins, in Primary Forms in Slovenia (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary formses stood at $1,732 per ton in 2022, picking up by 5.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 38%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Hungary ($2,096 per ton) and Croatia ($2,041 per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($1,465 per ton) and the Czech Republic ($1,552 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Polymers of Propylene or of Other Olefins, in Primary Forms in Slovenia

In 2022, purchases abroad of polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary formses decreased by -5.1% to 85K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 89K tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, imports of polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary formses fell modestly to $165M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 76% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $168M, and then shrank in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Polymers of Propylene or of Other Olefins, in Primary Forms to Slovenia in 2022:

1. Italy (13.9K tons)
2. Germany (12.9K tons)
3. Austria (8.9K tons)
4. Egypt (8.0K tons)
5. South Korea (6.1K tons)
6. Hungary (5.3K tons)
7. Saudi Arabia (5.0K tons)
8. Belgium (3.4K tons)
9. Spain (3.3K tons)
10. Slovakia (2.9K tons)
11. Serbia (2.0K tons)
12. Netherlands (1.9K tons)
13. Israel (1.9K tons)

Exports of Polymers of Propylene or of Other Olefins, in Primary Forms in Slovenia

In 2022, shipments abroad of polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary formses decreased by -6% to 45K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +17.3% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +61.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 31% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 48K tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, exports of polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary formses contracted modestly to $78M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 81%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $78M, leveling off in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Polymers of Propylene or of Other Olefins, in Primary Forms from Slovenia in 2022:

1. Czech Republic (11.9K tons)
2. Italy (10.0K tons)
3. Germany (5.4K tons)
4. Poland (2.8K tons)
5. Croatia (2.6K tons)
6. Serbia (2.5K tons)
7. Hungary (2.3K tons)
8. Austria (2.2K tons)
9. Bosnia and Herzegovina (1.1K tons)
10. France (0.1K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform