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

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

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

The average import price for polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses stood at $1,186 per ton in 2022, dropping by -16.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 41%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $1,414 per ton, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

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 Vietnam ($1,933 per ton), while the price for Portugal ($772 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+2.1%), 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 Cameroon (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses stood at $1,903 per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 58%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $2,921 per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Gabon ($14,125 per ton), while the average price for exports to Congo stood at $1,557 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Gabon (+4.6%).

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

In 2022, the amount of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses imported into Cameroon rose to 7.6K tons, picking up by 1.8% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a perceptible contraction.

In value terms, imports of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses declined to $9M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $11M, and then dropped in the following year.

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

1. United States (1892.3 tons)
2. China (891.9 tons)
3. South Korea (825.0 tons)
4. France (650.3 tons)
5. Vietnam (555.0 tons)
6. Russia (533.1 tons)
7. South Africa (515.9 tons)
8. Spain (308.1 tons)
9. Portugal (238.5 tons)
10. Taiwan (Chinese) (219.3 tons)
11. Belgium (212.9 tons)
12. Cote d'Ivoire (145.6 tons)
13. Italy (129.1 tons)

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

In 2022, overseas shipments of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses increased by 3.4% to 580 kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment.

In value terms, exports of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses expanded modestly to $1.1K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt downturn.

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

1. Congo (564.0 kg)
2. Gabon (16.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform