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

Contents:

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

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

The average export price for vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps stood at $393 per ton in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 61%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $676 per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($587 per ton), while the average price for exports to China totaled $373 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (+3.1%).

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

In 2022, the average import price for vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps amounted to $464 per ton, reducing by -1.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 17% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $818 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Belgium ($1,410 per ton), while the price for Germany ($83 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+18.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, overseas shipments of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps decreased by -0.2% to 504 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 394% against the previous year.

In value terms, exports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps dropped modestly to $198K in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 301%.

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

1. China (457.8 tons)
2. Hong Kong SAR (45.8 tons)

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

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps decreased by -43.2% to 308 tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 631%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 543 tons, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, imports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps fell dramatically to $143K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 747%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $256K, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

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

1. United Kingdom (93.5 tons)
2. Italy (75.8 tons)
3. United States (51.1 tons)
4. Canada (47.8 tons)
5. Germany (33.4 tons)
6. Belgium (6.7 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform