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

Contents:

1. Price for Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in Lithuania (CIF) - 2023
2. Price for Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in Lithuania (FOB) - 2023
3. Imports of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in Lithuania
4. Exports of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in Lithuania

Price for Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in Lithuania (CIF) - 2023

The average import price for polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses stood at $1,892 per ton in October 2023, increasing by 12% against the previous month. Overall, import price indicated a noticeable expansion from October 2022 to October 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +2.5% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on October 2023 figures, import price for polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses increased by +16.2% against August 2023 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in January 2023 when the average import price increased by 44% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $2,448 per ton in May 2023; however, from June 2023 to October 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In October 2023, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($6,004 per ton), while the price for South Korea ($983 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From October 2022 to October 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+3.3%), 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 Lithuania (FOB) - 2023

The average export price for polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses stood at $1,361 per ton in October 2023, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2023 when the average export price increased by 23% month-to-month. The export price peaked at $1,881 per ton in May 2023; however, from June 2023 to October 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In October 2023, the country with the highest price was Russia ($6,855 per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($836 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From October 2022 to October 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+9.3%), 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 Lithuania

In 2022, supplies from abroad of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses decreased by -3.2% to 50K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 53%.

In value terms, imports of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses reduced slightly to $83M in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 92% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $86M, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

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

1. Russia (29.5K tons)
2. Germany (9.9K tons)
3. Belgium (4.3K tons)
4. Poland (2.3K tons)
5. Sweden (1.4K tons)
6. United Kingdom (0.4K tons)
7. Netherlands (0.1K tons)

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

In 2022, approx. 31K tons of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses were exported from Lithuania; with an increase of 17% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 164%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses expanded significantly to $52M in 2022. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 272% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

1. Poland (24.2K tons)
2. Belarus (2.2K tons)
3. Germany (1.7K tons)
4. Russia (1.5K tons)
5. Slovakia (0.8K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform