Price for Vinyl Chloride, Other Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Vinylidene Chloride Polymers, in Primary Forms in Argentina - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Vinyl Chloride, Other Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Vinylidene Chloride Polymers, in Primary Forms in Argentina (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Vinyl Chloride, Other Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Vinylidene Chloride Polymers, in Primary Forms in Argentina (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Vinyl Chloride, Other Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Vinylidene Chloride Polymers, in Primary Forms in Argentina
4. Exports of Vinyl Chloride, Other Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Vinylidene Chloride Polymers, in Primary Forms in Argentina

Price for Vinyl Chloride, Other Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Vinylidene Chloride Polymers, in Primary Forms in Argentina (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers; vinylidene chloride polymers, in primary formses amounted to $5,429 per ton, rising by 37% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.5%. As a result, import price attained 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 France ($5,461 per ton), while the price for South Korea totaled $2,778 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+71.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Vinyl Chloride, Other Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Vinylidene Chloride Polymers, in Primary Forms in Argentina (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers; vinylidene chloride polymers, in primary formses amounted to $2,730 per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 69% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $3,376 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat 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 Paraguay ($3,641 per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($341 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 Paraguay (+13.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Vinyl Chloride, Other Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Vinylidene Chloride Polymers, in Primary Forms in Argentina

In 2022, overseas purchases of vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers; vinylidene chloride polymers, in primary formses decreased by -2.8% to 1.1K tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports showed a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 13%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 1.3K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers; vinylidene chloride polymers, in primary formses skyrocketed to $6M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +10.4% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Vinyl Chloride, Other Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Vinylidene Chloride Polymers, in Primary Forms to Argentina in 2022:

1. France (1070.1 tons)
2. South Korea (22.8 tons)

Exports of Vinyl Chloride, Other Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Vinylidene Chloride Polymers, in Primary Forms in Argentina

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers; vinylidene chloride polymers, in primary formses decreased by -0.7% to 5.8 tons in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +18.5% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +66.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 62%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 5.9 tons, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, exports of vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers; vinylidene chloride polymers, in primary formses stood at $16K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Vinyl Chloride, Other Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Vinylidene Chloride Polymers, in Primary Forms from Argentina in 2022:

1. United States (5.5 tons)
2. Paraguay (0.2 tons)
3. Italy (0.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform