Price for Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in Belarus - 2022

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

Price for Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in Belarus (CIF) - 2022

In March 2022, the average import price for polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses amounted to $1,483 per ton, falling by -18.9% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in June 2021 an increase of 8.1% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $1,896 per ton in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to March 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In March 2022, the country with the highest price was Germany ($2,693 per ton), while the price for Russia ($1,296 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From March 2021 to March 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in Belarus (FOB) - 2022

In March 2022, the average export price for polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses amounted to $1,732 per ton, declining by -18.9% against the previous month. Overall, the export price saw a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in May 2021 an increase of 36% m-o-m. The export price peaked at $2,373 per ton in June 2021; however, from July 2021 to March 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($2,617 per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($1,417 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From March 2021 to March 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in Belarus

In 2022, purchases abroad of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses decreased by -18.2% to 78K 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 +3.7% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year.

In value terms, imports of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses stood at $167M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 73% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Top Suppliers of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms to Belarus in 2022:

1. Russia (59.0K tons)
2. Germany (6.0K tons)
3. Poland (4.2K tons)
4. Ukraine (3.7K tons)
5. Lithuania (2.8K tons)

Exports of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in Belarus

For the fourth year in a row, Belarus recorded growth in shipments abroad of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses, which increased by 119% to 15K tons in 2022. In general, exports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 216%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses soared to $29M in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 279%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Top Export Markets for Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms from Belarus in 2022:

1. Russia (7.3K tons)
2. Uzbekistan (6.5K tons)
3. Poland (1.2K tons)
4. Ukraine (0.5K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform