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

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses amounted to $1,223 per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($1,934 per ton), while the price for China ($1,168 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

The average export price for polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses stood at $1,511 per ton in 2022, picking up by 9.5% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% 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 +78.1% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 57%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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 Turkey ($1,719 per ton), while the average price for exports to Uzbekistan ($1,030 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 Russia (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

Imports of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses into Kazakhstan was estimated at 89K tons in 2022, growing by 3.6% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.0% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses totaled $109M in 2022. In general, imports saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 91%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

1. China (73.1K tons)
2. Russia (14.0K tons)

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

Exports of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses from Kazakhstan reduced notably to 17K tons in 2022, with a decrease of -22.6% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 341% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 22K tons, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

In value terms, exports of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses fell rapidly to $25M in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 591% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $30M, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

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

1. Russia (13.3K tons)
2. Turkey (1.5K tons)
3. Uzbekistan (1.4K tons)
4. Kyrgyzstan (0.2K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform