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

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses stood at $4,011 per ton in 2022, surging by 4.6% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% 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 +57.8% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 28%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($10,512 per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($996 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) (+18.4%), 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 Malaysia (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses stood at $941 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by 28%. The export price peaked at $1,848 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 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 the United Arab Emirates ($2,400 per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($649 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 the Philippines (-0.5%), 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 Malaysia

In 2022, imports of vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses into Malaysia dropped dramatically to 235 tons, with a decrease of -47.5% against the previous year. Overall, imports faced a precipitous decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 68%.

In value terms, imports of vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses fell sharply to $943K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports faced a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 64%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $1.7M, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

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

1. Germany (95.8 tons)
2. Netherlands (68.6 tons)
3. China (22.5 tons)
4. United States (19.3 tons)
5. Indonesia (13.7 tons)
6. Japan (5.5 tons)
7. Taiwan (Chinese) (4.8 tons)
8. Singapore (1.3 tons)

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

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses decreased by -41.5% to 841 tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 137% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 1.4K tons, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses declined dramatically to $791K in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 37%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $1.2M, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

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

1. Thailand (439.2 tons)
2. Indonesia (214.5 tons)
3. Australia (98.1 tons)
4. United Arab Emirates (72.0 tons)
5. Philippines (16.9 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform