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

Contents:

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

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

The average export price for vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses stood at $1,568 per ton in December 2022, growing by 8.5% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2022 when the average export price increased by 17% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $1,845 per ton in February 2022; however, from March 2022 to December 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In December 2022, the country with the highest price was Algeria ($1,698 per ton), while the average price for exports to Cote d'Ivoire ($1,421 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2021 to December 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Congo (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

In December 2022, the average import price for vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses amounted to $2,953 per ton, which is down by -6% against the previous month. Over the last twelve months, it increased at an average monthly rate of +3.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in January 2022 when the average import price increased by 48% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $3,335 per ton in August 2022; however, from September 2022 to December 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In December 2022, the country with the highest price was Italy ($3,239 per ton), while the price for Turkey ($2,824 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2021 to December 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses decreased by -20.1% to 2.9K tons in 2022. Overall, exports saw a significant decrease.

In value terms, exports of vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses contracted modestly to $4.7M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep contraction.

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

1. Libya (1500.0 tons)
2. Algeria (589.8 tons)
3. Morocco (295.6 tons)
4. Cote d'Ivoire (203.3 tons)
5. Congo (107.2 tons)
6. Angola (64.2 tons)
7. Madagascar (62.4 tons)

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

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses decreased by -1.1% to 922 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate significant growth.

In value terms, imports of vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses soared to $2.8M in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw significant growth. As a result, imports attained 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 Tunisia in 2022:

1. Germany (359.8 tons)
2. Turkey (207.2 tons)
3. South Korea (138.4 tons)
4. Italy (116.6 tons)
5. China (42.0 tons)
6. Switzerland (31.0 tons)
7. France (21.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform