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

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses stood at $1,267 per ton in 2022, shrinking by -15.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 46%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $1,496 per ton, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Germany ($1,363 per ton) and China ($1,311 per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($952 per ton) and Belgium ($1,088 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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

The average export price for polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses stood at $1,100 per ton in 2022, shrinking by -5.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 73% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $1,569 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sierra Leone ($3,085 per ton), while the average price for exports to Burkina Faso ($218 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 Sierra Leone (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

Imports of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses into Ghana reached 48K tons in 2022, surging by 1.5% against the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 50K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses dropped to $61M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +19.2% 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 +69.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 42%.

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

1. China (24.1K tons)
2. United States (17.2K tons)
3. Germany (1.7K tons)
4. Belgium (1.7K tons)
5. Saudi Arabia (1.1K tons)

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

In 2022, exports of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses from Ghana skyrocketed to 183 tons, picking up by 633% against the year before. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 17,186% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 341 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses soared to $201K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 11,969% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $374K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

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

1. Burkina Faso (76.2 tons)
2. Nigeria (74.0 tons)
3. United Arab Emirates (24.7 tons)
4. Mali (4.9 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform