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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses amounted to $3,491 per ton, surging by 74% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses increased by +97.1% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($5,414 per ton), while the price for Mexico ($1,747 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+20.8%), 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 Uruguay (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses stood at $2,835 per ton in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a moderate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 7.6%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Paraguay.

From 2016 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to +1.3% per year.

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

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in purchases abroad of vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses, when their volume decreased by -2.2% to 247 tons. Over the period under review, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +14.0% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 51%.

In value terms, imports of vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses soared to $862K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed 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 Uruguay in 2022:

1. South Korea (113.8 tons)
2. Mexico (63.4 tons)
3. Germany (33.2 tons)
4. Netherlands (28.0 tons)
5. Chile (7.9 tons)

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

In 2021, approx. 200 kg of vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses were exported from Uruguay; approximately equating the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a precipitous descent. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020.

In value terms, exports of vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses amounted to $567 in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a precipitous setback. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020.

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

1. Paraguay (200.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform