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

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1. Price for Vinyl Chloride, Other Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Vinylidene Chloride Polymers, in Primary Forms in Portugal (CIF) - 2023
2. Price for Vinyl Chloride, Other Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Vinylidene Chloride Polymers, in Primary Forms in Portugal (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Vinyl Chloride, Other Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Vinylidene Chloride Polymers, in Primary Forms in Portugal
4. Exports of Vinyl Chloride, Other Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Vinylidene Chloride Polymers, in Primary Forms in Portugal

Price for Vinyl Chloride, Other Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Vinylidene Chloride Polymers, in Primary Forms in Portugal (CIF) - 2023

In November 2023, the average import price for vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers; vinylidene chloride polymers, in primary formses amounted to $4,152 per ton, flattening at the previous month. In general, import price indicated perceptible growth from November 2022 to November 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +2.9% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on November 2023 figures, import price for vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers; vinylidene chloride polymers, in primary formses decreased by -0.9% against October 2023 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 an increase of 52% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $4,734 per ton in June 2023; however, from July 2023 to November 2023, import prices remained at a 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 the Netherlands ($4,174 per ton), while the price for China amounted to $2,614 per ton.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+3.3%).

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

The average export price for vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers; vinylidene chloride polymers, in primary formses stood at $4,893 per ton in 2022, increasing by 39% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 96%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $32,926 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to -0.7% per year.

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

Imports of vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers; vinylidene chloride polymers, in primary formses into Portugal expanded sharply to 538 tons in 2022, picking up by 6% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 7.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers; vinylidene chloride polymers, in primary formses rose rapidly to $1.7M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +11.0% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 17%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

1. Netherlands (530.6 tons)

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

In 2022, shipments abroad of vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers; vinylidene chloride polymers, in primary formses decreased by -10.5% to 17 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 44,945%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 74 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers; vinylidene chloride polymers, in primary formses surged to $83K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 6,112%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $162K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

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

1. Angola (16.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform