Price for Vinyl Acetate Polymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms in Australia - 2024

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses amounted to $4,579 per ton, picking up by 4.7% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% 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 polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses increased by +54.3% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 36% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $5,234 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 the United States ($6,980 per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($3,393 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, the average export price for vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses amounted to $4,098 per ton, rising by 24% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 44%. The export price peaked at $6,444 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Papua New Guinea ($4,846 per ton), while the average price for exports to New Zealand amounted to $2,443 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Papua New Guinea (-2.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Vinyl Acetate Polymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms in Australia

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses, when their volume decreased by -19% to 96 tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% 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 with an increase of 33%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 118 tons, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, imports of vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses plummeted to $438K in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a strong 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 +48.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 49% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $516K, and then declined notably in the following year.

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

1. Germany (58.0 tons)
2. Malaysia (18.0 tons)
3. United States (14.8 tons)
4. Italy (3.0 tons)

Exports of Vinyl Acetate Polymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms in Australia

In 2022, the amount of vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses exported from Australia declined remarkably to 1.1 tons, with a decrease of -91.1% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports recorded a dramatic contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 291%.

In value terms, exports of vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses shrank rapidly to $4.4K in 2022. Overall, exports faced a precipitous slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 310% against the previous year.

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

1. Papua New Guinea (734.0 kg)
2. New Zealand (332.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform