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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses amounted to $2,531 per ton, increasing by 20% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 41%. The import price peaked at $2,804 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Germany ($2,536 per ton), while the price for Denmark amounted to $2,123 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (-0.5%).

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

The average export price for vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses stood at $2,968 per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% 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 +11.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 95% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $4,419 per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Iceland ($3,832 per ton) and Denmark ($3,506 per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($2,606 per ton) and Germany ($3,263 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 Russia (+11.1%), 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 Sweden

In 2022, approx. 5.6K tons of vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses were imported into Sweden; growing by 2.1% against the year before. Overall, total imports indicated a modest expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -27.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 43%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 7.7K 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 skyrocketed to $14M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +11.1% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak 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 Sweden in 2022:

1. Germany (5.3K tons)
2. Denmark (0.2K tons)

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

In 2022, overseas shipments of vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses decreased by -7.5% to 317 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 70% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 342 tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, exports of vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses declined to $940K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 84% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $1M, and then fell in the following year.

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

1. Norway (199.7 tons)
2. Denmark (42.1 tons)
3. Iceland (32.1 tons)
4. Finland (18.6 tons)
5. Germany (16.9 tons)
6. Portugal (6.3 tons)
7. France (0.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform