Price for Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in the United States - 2023
Contents:
- Price for Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in the United States (FOB) - 2023
- Price for Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in the United States (CIF) - 2022
- Exports of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in the United States
- Imports of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in the United States
Price for Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in the United States (FOB) - 2023
In December 2023, the average export price for polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses amounted to $1,096 per ton, reducing by -12.6% against the previous month. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 an increase of 15% m-o-m. The export price peaked at $1,367 per ton in May 2023; however, from June 2023 to December 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Mexico ($1,734 per ton), while the average price for exports to Cote d'Ivoire ($727 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Price for Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in the United States (CIF) - 2022
The average import price for polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses stood at $3,711 per ton in 2022, growing by 25% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 26%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($12,979 per ton), while the price for Canada ($1,825 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Exports of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in the United States
After two years of decline, overseas shipments of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses increased by 11% to 2.8M tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump.
In value terms, exports of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses totaled $4.9B in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.5% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +52.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Export of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Canada | 576 | 600 | 998 | 1,022 | 21.1% |
| Mexico | 594 | 562 | 883 | 918 | 15.6% |
| China | 347 | 258 | 136 | 246 | -10.8% |
| Turkey | 54.6 | 60.3 | 104 | 182 | 49.4% |
| India | 112 | 83.8 | 51.5 | 178 | 16.7% |
| Peru | 82.9 | 77.4 | 149 | 150 | 21.9% |
| Colombia | 74.8 | 65.2 | 131 | 132 | 20.8% |
| Brazil | 66.6 | 72.5 | 76.3 | 112 | 18.9% |
| Costa Rica | 56.0 | 53.8 | 109 | 96.2 | 19.8% |
| Egypt | 181 | 141 | 195 | 89.5 | -20.9% |
| Guatemala | 52.1 | 50.9 | 110 | 88.4 | 19.3% |
| Ecuador | 54.8 | 41.2 | 81.2 | 85.7 | 16.1% |
| Vietnam | 59.5 | 30.7 | 6.3 | 44.1 | -9.5% |
| Others | 1,407 | 1,097 | 1,297 | 1,537 | 3.0% |
| Total | 3,718 | 3,195 | 4,327 | 4,881 | 9.5% |
Top Export Markets for Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms from the United States in 2022:
- Canada (622.4K tons)
- Mexico (411.3K tons)
- China (150.0K tons)
- India (141.6K tons)
- Turkey (139.7K tons)
- Peru (95.0K tons)
- Colombia (84.7K tons)
- Brazil (60.5K tons)
- Guatemala (60.0K tons)
- Egypt (57.7K tons)
- Vietnam (57.4K tons)
- Ecuador (52.2K tons)
- Costa Rica (50.6K tons)
Imports of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in the United States
In 2022, imports of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses into the United States rose slightly to 450K tons, with an increase of 1.8% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.
In value terms, imports of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses surged to $1.7B in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +15.0% 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 +79.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 42% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
| Import of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Canada | 250 | 240 | 366 | 418 | 18.7% |
| Japan | 201 | 151 | 198 | 261 | 9.1% |
| Germany | 156 | 120 | 163 | 190 | 6.8% |
| China | 52.4 | 35.8 | 55.9 | 151 | 42.3% |
| France | 62.9 | 63.9 | 79.0 | 102 | 17.5% |
| Mexico | 34.1 | 34.2 | 58.5 | 62.8 | 22.6% |
| Colombia | 28.7 | 26.8 | 53.5 | 50.6 | 20.8% |
| Thailand | 11.2 | 7.9 | 12.4 | 22.5 | 26.2% |
| Others | 301 | 252 | 331 | 413 | 11.1% |
| Total | 1,097 | 930 | 1,317 | 1,670 | 15.0% |
Top Suppliers of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms to the United States in 2022:
- Canada (229.1K tons)
- Germany (43.1K tons)
- Mexico (27.9K tons)
- Colombia (26.8K tons)
- China (25.0K tons)
- Japan (20.1K tons)
- France (19.9K tons)
- Thailand (8.3K tons)
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