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

Contents:

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

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

In September 2023, the average import price for vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses amounted to $2,433 per ton, which is down by -8.2% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in December 2022 an increase of 27% m-o-m. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $3,057 per ton. From January 2023 to September 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Germany.

From October 2022 to September 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Germany amounted to +0.3% per month.

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

In 2022, the average export price for vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses amounted to $3,757 per ton, surging by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% 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 +139.1% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 67% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Croatia ($5,981 per ton), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($2,517 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 Serbia (+7.7%), 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 Slovenia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses decreased by -3% to 2K tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 15%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 2.2K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses rose remarkably to $5.6M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +14.1% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +48.5% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 19%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

1. Germany (1964.4 tons)
2. Czech Republic (45.2 tons)
3. Italy (5.2 tons)

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

In 2022, exports of vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses from Slovenia totaled 255 tons, surging by 4.6% compared with the previous year. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 1,076% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 508 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses surged to $959K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 646%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

1. Bosnia and Herzegovina (128.1 tons)
2. Serbia (81.0 tons)
3. Italy (22.7 tons)
4. Croatia (20.8 tons)
5. Austria (2.7 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform