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

Contents:

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

Price for Vinyl Acetate Copolymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses stood at $2,585 per ton in 2022, picking up by 7.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $3,009 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($4,269 per ton), while the price for El Salvador ($1,196 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+13.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

The average export price for vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses stood at $4,510 per ton in 2022, picking up by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses increased by +76.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 30% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ecuador ($5,531 per ton), while the average price for exports to Panama amounted to $4,426 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ecuador (+15.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, the amount of vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses imported into Costa Rica contracted to 2.5K tons, declining by -5.3% on 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 116%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 2.6K tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, imports of vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses totaled $6.4M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 119%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

1. El Salvador (696.0 tons)
2. Germany (483.4 tons)
3. Mexico (480.7 tons)
4. United States (440.8 tons)
5. China (203.3 tons)
6. Taiwan (Chinese) (70.9 tons)
7. South Korea (70.8 tons)

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

Exports of vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses from Costa Rica shrank sharply to 3.1 tons in 2022, dropping by -84% on the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate a dramatic curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 51% against the previous year.

In value terms, exports of vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses shrank rapidly to $14K in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a precipitous slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 83%.

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

1. Panama (2.9 tons)
2. Ecuador (0.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform