Price for Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Brazil - 2024

Contents:

1. Price for Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Brazil (FOB) - 2022
2. Price for Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Brazil (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Brazil
4. Imports of Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Brazil

Price for Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Brazil (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps stood at $1,488 per ton in 2022, picking up by 48% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded resilient growth. As a result, the export price attained the peak level 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 Hong Kong SAR ($2,002 per ton), while the average price for exports to Paraguay ($545 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 Malaysia (+34.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Brazil (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps stood at $433 per ton in 2022, declining by -19% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, posted a tangible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 66% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $691 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the United States ($528 per ton), while the price for Uruguay amounted to $308 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+21.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Brazil

In 2022, exports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps from Brazil soared to 65 tons, increasing by 55% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 4,081%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps surged to $97K in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 3,323% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Top Export Markets for Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap from Brazil in 2022:

1. Malaysia (51.5 tons)
2. Hong Kong SAR (12.0 tons)
3. Paraguay (1.7 tons)

Imports of Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Brazil

In 2022, purchases abroad of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps decreased by -79.5% to 135 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports saw a dramatic descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 121% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 1.5K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps fell significantly to $59K in 2022. Overall, imports showed a sharp reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 167%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $498K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Top Suppliers of Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap to Brazil in 2022:

1. United States (77.0 tons)
2. Uruguay (58.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform