Price for Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in Chile - 2023

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses amounted to $1,786 per ton, picking up by 10% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 123% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $3,283 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from China ($1,853 per ton) and Brazil ($1,844 per ton), while the price for South Korea ($1,643 per ton) and the United States ($1,749 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+6.4%), 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 Chile (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses stood at $2,279 per ton in 2022, jumping by 34% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 40%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $2,583 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($2,727 per ton), while the average price for exports to Colombia ($789 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+20.1%), 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 Chile

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses decreased by -31.1% to 73K tons in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 24% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 107K tons, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, imports of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses fell significantly to $131M in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 122% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $173M, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

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

1. United States (41.8K tons)
2. Colombia (9.8K tons)
3. Mexico (9.0K tons)
4. South Korea (3.1K tons)
5. Argentina (3.0K tons)
6. China (2.9K tons)
7. Brazil (1.8K tons)

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

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses decreased by -33% to 1.3K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.5% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 68% against the previous year.

In value terms, exports of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses dropped to $2.9M in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 69% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $3.3M, and then shrank in the following year.

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

1. Argentina (802.5 tons)
2. Bolivia (302.7 tons)
3. Peru (82.8 tons)
4. Brazil (56.5 tons)
5. Paraguay (33.0 tons)
6. Uruguay (0.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform