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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses amounted to $1,650 per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, import price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% 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 +74.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 72% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $1,661 per ton, leveling off in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was El Salvador ($2,416 per ton), while the price for the United States ($1,553 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+4.4%), 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 Guatemala (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses stood at $2,379 per ton in 2022, growing by 53% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses increased by +79.7% against 2018 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Mexico ($2,819 per ton) and El Salvador ($2,330 per ton), while the average price for exports to Costa Rica ($2,297 per ton) and Honduras ($2,304 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Nicaragua (+7.4%), 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 Guatemala

In 2022, the amount of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses imported into Guatemala dropped to 80K tons, falling by -11.5% against 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 90K tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, imports of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses shrank to $132M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 104% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $150M, and then fell in the following year.

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

1. United States (62.3K tons)
2. Mexico (7.4K tons)
3. El Salvador (5.4K tons)
4. China (2.3K tons)

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

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses, when their volume decreased by -36.3% to 4.1K tons. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 63% against the previous year.

In value terms, exports of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses shrank modestly to $9.8M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 57% against the previous year.

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

1. Honduras (2180.6 tons)
2. El Salvador (709.8 tons)
3. Mexico (584.9 tons)
4. Costa Rica (543.7 tons)
5. Nicaragua (81.6 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform