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

Contents:

1. Price for Vinyl Acetate Polymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms in Spain (CIF) - 2023
2. Price for Vinyl Acetate Polymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms in Spain (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Vinyl Acetate Polymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms in Spain
4. Exports of Vinyl Acetate Polymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms in Spain

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

In November 2023, the average import price for vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses amounted to $2,716 per ton, with an increase of 6.5% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2023 an increase of 15% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $3,562 per ton in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to November 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In November 2023, the country with the highest price was Italy ($4,462 per ton), while the price for India ($2,073 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

The average export price for vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses stood at $2,129 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $2,580 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Iran ($5,092 per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($1,822 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 Iran (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

For the third year in a row, Spain recorded decline in purchases abroad of vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses, which decreased by -37.1% to 2.6K tons in 2022. In general, imports faced a abrupt shrinkage. The smallest decline of less than 0.1% was in 2021.

In value terms, imports of vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses reduced dramatically to $7.5M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $11M, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

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

1. Germany (2034.9 tons)
2. France (233.7 tons)
3. India (202.5 tons)
4. Italy (102.9 tons)

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

In 2022, shipments abroad of vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses decreased by -24.1% to 1.2K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a dramatic descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 20%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 3.2K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses dropped to $2.6M in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 15% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $4.6M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

1. Portugal (430.9 tons)
2. Czech Republic (293.4 tons)
3. Poland (175.2 tons)
4. Turkey (64.7 tons)
5. Jordan (63.7 tons)
6. Hungary (32.8 tons)
7. Germany (30.5 tons)
8. Ukraine (20.6 tons)
9. Tunisia (12.9 tons)
10. Iran (0.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform