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

Contents:

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

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

In November 2023, the average import price for vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses amounted to $2,330 per ton, reducing by -5.1% against the previous month. Overall, the import price recorded a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2023 when the average import price increased by 2.8% m-o-m. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $2,818 per ton. From March 2023 to November 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In November 2023, the country with the highest price was Italy ($3,454 per ton), while the price for Singapore ($1,946 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

In 2022, the average export price for vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses amounted to $3,131 per ton, rising by 9.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($3,280 per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($2,122 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 Lithuania (+16.0%), 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 the Czech Republic

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses decreased by -10.3% to 7.4K tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 8.3K tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, imports of vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses dropped to $21M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated strong growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +19.3% 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 +70.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 58%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $22M, and then reduced in the following year.

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

1. Germany (4303.6 tons)
2. Singapore (1068.1 tons)
3. Italy (775.2 tons)
4. Austria (438.0 tons)
5. France (434.2 tons)
6. Poland (240.0 tons)
7. Turkey (50.5 tons)

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

For the fourth year in a row, the Czech Republic recorded growth in overseas shipments of vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses, which increased by 1.8% to 1.5K tons in 2022. In general, exports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 133%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses expanded sharply to $4.8M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 210%. 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 the Czech Republic in 2022:

1. Germany (753.5 tons)
2. Poland (136.3 tons)
3. Hungary (106.4 tons)
4. Romania (103.5 tons)
5. Slovakia (91.5 tons)
6. Ukraine (87.7 tons)
7. Lithuania (49.8 tons)
8. Austria (11.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform