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

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses amounted to $2,738 per ton, surging by 16% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses increased by +47.8% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 37%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($7,521 per ton), while the price for Norway ($909 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+5.9%), 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 Finland (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses amounted to $20,345 per ton, picking up by 5.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 129%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($89,971 per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($1,889 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 China (+6.7%), 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 Finland

In 2022, the amount of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses imported into Finland reached 26K tons, leveling off at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 4%.

In value terms, imports of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses soared to $70M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +13.2% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +65.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 42%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

1. Sweden (10.3K tons)
2. Netherlands (9.8K tons)
3. Denmark (1.3K tons)
4. France (1.0K tons)
5. Germany (0.9K tons)
6. Russia (0.3K tons)

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

For the third year in a row, Finland recorded decline in overseas shipments of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses, which decreased by -19.8% to 764 tons in 2022. In general, exports recorded a dramatic shrinkage.

In value terms, exports of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses contracted remarkably to $16M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $18M, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

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

1. Sweden (322.2 tons)
2. Germany (128.2 tons)
3. Russia (101.8 tons)
4. Estonia (69.5 tons)
5. China (65.9 tons)
6. United States (24.8 tons)
7. Poland (23.6 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform