Price for Vinyl Acetate Copolymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms in Lithuania - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Vinyl Acetate Copolymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms in Lithuania (CIF) - 2023
2. Price for Vinyl Acetate Copolymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms in Lithuania (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Vinyl Acetate Copolymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms in Lithuania
4. Exports of Vinyl Acetate Copolymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms in Lithuania

Price for Vinyl Acetate Copolymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms in Lithuania (CIF) - 2023

The average import price for vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses stood at $2,286 per ton in November 2023, with an increase of 7.6% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, saw a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 an increase of 46% month-to-month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $3,677 per ton. From April 2023 to November 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In November 2023, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($3,178 per ton), while the price for Germany amounted to $2,226 per ton.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+1.8%), 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 Lithuania (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses amounted to $3,480 per ton, increasing by 36% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Kazakhstan ($4,274 per ton) and Ukraine ($4,031 per ton), while the average price for exports to Belarus ($3,273 per ton) and Latvia ($3,374 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belarus (+8.2%), 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 Lithuania

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses decreased by -9.5% to 746 tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 11%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 824 tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, imports of vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses skyrocketed to $2.3M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +14.1% 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 +48.6% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 19%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

1. Germany (511.0 tons)
2. Netherlands (182.6 tons)
3. Italy (28.5 tons)
4. Austria (18.0 tons)

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

In 2022, approx. 259 tons of vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses were exported from Lithuania; declining by -22.8% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 122% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 336 tons, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses expanded slightly to $902K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 123% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

1. Latvia (146.5 tons)
2. Russia (41.6 tons)
3. Estonia (33.8 tons)
4. Belarus (28.4 tons)
5. Ukraine (6.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform