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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses amounted to $1,662 per ton, surging by 2.6% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% 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 +80.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 75%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($2,039 per ton), while the price for Brazil ($1,334 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+5.2%), 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 Uruguay (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses amounted to $2,466 per ton, growing by 4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 27% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($2,483 per ton), while the average price for exports to Argentina stood at $2,343 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Argentina (+2.9%).

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

In 2022, imports of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses into Uruguay expanded rapidly to 24K tons, growing by 8.8% compared with 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses rose notably to $39M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 87% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

1. United States (13.0K tons)
2. Argentina (5.0K tons)
3. Brazil (3.5K tons)
4. Mexico (1.1K tons)
5. Colombia (0.4K tons)

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

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses, when their volume decreased by -3% to 7.2K tons. Overall, total exports indicated a significant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +21.1% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +77.6% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 38%.

In value terms, exports of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses stood at $18M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 68% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

1. Brazil (6.5K tons)
2. Argentina (0.6K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform