Price for Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Brazil - 2024

Contents:

1. Price for Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Brazil (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Brazil (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Brazil
4. Exports of Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Brazil

Price for Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Brazil (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps amounted to $1,059 per ton, surging by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a notable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $3,968 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($2,419 per ton), while the price for Uruguay ($131 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (-0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Brazil (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps amounted to $268 per ton, rising by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $1,399 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Paraguay.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Paraguay amounted to +0.9% per year.

Imports of Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Brazil

In 2022, overseas purchases of styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps decreased by -67.1% to 52 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports showed a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 277%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 211 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps contracted rapidly to $55K in 2022. In general, imports saw a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 168% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $168K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Top Suppliers of Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap to Brazil in 2022:

1. Mexico (49.7 tons)
2. China (1.0 tons)
3. Uruguay (1.0 tons)

Exports of Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Brazil

In 2022, overseas shipments of styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps were finally on the rise to reach 185 tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage.

In value terms, exports of styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps skyrocketed to $50K in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt descent.

Top Export Markets for Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap from Brazil in 2022:

1. Paraguay (184.6 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform