Price for Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Ecuador - 2022

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps amounted to $968 per ton, which is down by -8.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 29%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $1,588 per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Trinidad and Tobago ($1,080 per ton) and Colombia ($990 per ton), while the price for Mexico ($850 per ton) and Chile ($938 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

In 2022, the average export price for vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps amounted to $879 per ton, with an increase of 4.3% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% 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 chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps decreased by -4.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 45%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $918 per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for El Salvador amounted to +3.2% per year.

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

In 2022, the amount of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps imported into Ecuador expanded to 382 tons, with an increase of 1.8% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 228% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 482 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps fell to $370K in 2022. Overall, imports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 288% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $492K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

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

1. Chile (209.8 tons)
2. Colombia (103.7 tons)
3. Trinidad and Tobago (47.1 tons)
4. Mexico (20.7 tons)

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

Exports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps from Ecuador contracted modestly to 22 tons in 2022, waning by -4.3% on 2021. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 9.5%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 23 tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, exports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps reduced slightly to $19K in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +11.1% over the period 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 2020 with an increase of 37% against the previous year.

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

1. El Salvador (22.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform