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

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses stood at $1,902 per ton in 2022, surging by 40% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, import price reached 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 Colombia ($7,778 per ton), while the price for Mexico ($1,615 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+21.4%), 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 Guatemala (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses amounted to $49,633 per ton, rising by 1,392% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed significant growth. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Honduras amounted to +13.6% per year.

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

In 2022, imports of vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses into Guatemala shrank to 306 tons, dropping by -6.9% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 150%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 329 tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, imports of vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses soared to $583K in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 114% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

1. Mexico (262.1 tons)
2. Costa Rica (26.5 tons)
3. United States (11.1 tons)
4. United Kingdom (5.3 tons)

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

In 2022, shipments abroad of vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses decreased by -92.5% to 49 kg for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, exports faced a significant decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 19%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 653 kg, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses rose remarkably to $2.4K in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

1. Honduras (49.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform