Price for Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Uruguay - 2023

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps amounted to $235 per ton, with a decrease of -19.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 10%. The import price peaked at $1,173 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Dominican Republic ($255 per ton), while the price for Brazil ($222 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Dominican Republic (-4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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

In 2020, the average export price for styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps amounted to $356 per ton, dropping by -23.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price faced a dramatic shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 a decrease of -20.9%. The export price peaked at $588 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2020, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($401 per ton), while the average price for exports to Venezuela stood at $271 per ton.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malaysia (-14.8%).

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

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps decreased by -36.4% to 961 kg in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 236% against the previous year.

In value terms, imports of styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps plummeted to $226 in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 213% against the previous year.

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

1. Brazil (589.0 kg)
2. Dominican Republic (368.0 kg)

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

In 2020, exports of styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps from Uruguay contracted notably to 35 tons, reducing by -66.8% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports saw a dramatic setback.

In value terms, exports of styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps fell remarkably to $13K in 2020. In general, exports recorded a sharp slump.

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

1. Malaysia (22.8 tons)
2. Venezuela (12.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform