Price for Vinyl Acetate Copolymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms in Chile - 2024

Contents:

1. Price for Vinyl Acetate Copolymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms in Chile (CIF) - 2024
2. Price for Vinyl Acetate Copolymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms in Chile (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Vinyl Acetate Copolymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms in Chile
4. Exports of Vinyl Acetate Copolymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms in Chile

Price for Vinyl Acetate Copolymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms in Chile (CIF) - 2024

The average import price for vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses stood at $2,497 per ton in December 2023, increasing by 2.1% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in June 2023 when the average import price increased by 6.1% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $3,244 per ton in February 2023; however, from March 2023 to December 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was China ($16,671 per ton), while the price for South Korea ($2,450 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2023 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+27.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Vinyl Acetate Copolymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms in Chile (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses amounted to $3,095 per ton, growing by 25% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 156% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $4,456 per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uruguay ($4,832 per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($2,765 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brazil (+21.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Vinyl Acetate Copolymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms in Chile

In 2022, the amount of vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses imported into Chile dropped remarkably to 3.4K tons, with a decrease of -25.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 58% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 4.6K tons, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses contracted to $11M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +40.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 54%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $12M, and then dropped in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Vinyl Acetate Copolymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms to Chile in 2022:

1. Germany (2926.3 tons)
2. South Korea (247.2 tons)
3. United States (175.6 tons)

Exports of Vinyl Acetate Copolymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms in Chile

In 2022, the amount of vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses exported from Chile skyrocketed to 129 tons, increasing by 151% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses skyrocketed to $400K in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Vinyl Acetate Copolymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms from Chile in 2022:

1. Brazil (53.0 tons)
2. Argentina (41.2 tons)
3. Bolivia (23.4 tons)
4. Uruguay (11.7 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform