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

Contents:

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

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

The average export price for vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses stood at $4,439 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 6.9% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses increased by +56.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($8,218 per ton), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($2,775 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 Netherlands (+15.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

The average import price for vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses stood at $1,918 per ton in 2022, shrinking by -25.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 53%. The import price peaked at $3,202 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($54,855 per ton), while the price for Germany ($1,687 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+36.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

In 2022, shipments abroad of vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses was finally on the rise to reach 723 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline.

In value terms, exports of vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses surged to $3.2M in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.9% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +85.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

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

1. United States (180.1 tons)
2. France (116.4 tons)
3. Germany (75.3 tons)
4. Norway (60.5 tons)
5. Ireland (52.2 tons)
6. Mexico (42.0 tons)
7. Sweden (31.7 tons)
8. United Arab Emirates (28.7 tons)
9. Netherlands (21.1 tons)
10. Turkey (20.7 tons)
11. Italy (18.5 tons)
12. Denmark (17.8 tons)
13. Argentina (16.0 tons)

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

In 2022, imports of vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses into the UK dropped remarkably to 504 tons, waning by -54% against 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a dramatic slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 6.1%.

In value terms, imports of vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses dropped dramatically to $967K in 2022. In general, imports faced a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $2.8M, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

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

1. Germany (476.3 tons)
2. Italy (11.6 tons)
3. United States (6.3 tons)
4. France (1.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform