Price for Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Germany - 2023
Contents:
- Price for Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Germany (CIF) - 2023
- Price for Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Germany (FOB) - 2022
- Imports of Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Germany
- Exports of Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Germany
Price for Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Germany (CIF) - 2023
The average import price for vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps stood at $494 per ton in November 2023, shrinking by -2.6% against the previous month. In general, the import price saw a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2023 an increase of 29% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $692 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 UK ($778 per ton), while the price for Switzerland amounted to $196 per ton.
From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Price for Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Germany (FOB) - 2022
In 2022, the average export price for vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps amounted to $352 per ton, rising by 6.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $358 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($743 per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($104 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 China (+14.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Imports of Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Germany
For the third year in a row, Germany recorded decline in supplies from abroad of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps, which decreased by -7.4% to 23K tons in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a deep downturn. The smallest decline of -5.6% was in 2021.
In value terms, imports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps surged to $15M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt shrinkage.
| Import of Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Germany (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Netherlands | 5.6 | 2.3 | 2.6 | 3.6 | -13.7% |
| Austria | 1.1 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 2.7 | 34.9% |
| Romania | N/A | N/A | 0.3 | 2.0 | 566.7% |
| United Kingdom | 6.0 | 3.7 | 2.7 | 1.7 | -34.3% |
| France | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 20.5% |
| Poland | 2.2 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 1.0 | -23.1% |
| Belgium | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.6 | -5.0% |
| Czech Republic | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 26.0% |
| Switzerland | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 10.1% |
| Others | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.0 | -14.5% |
| Total | 18.4 | 11.5 | 11.9 | 14.9 | -6.8% |
Top Suppliers of Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap to Germany in 2022:
- Netherlands (4.8K tons)
- Austria (4.2K tons)
- Switzerland (2.8K tons)
- Romania (2.2K tons)
- United Kingdom (2.2K tons)
- France (1.9K tons)
- Czech Republic (1.1K tons)
- Belgium (1.1K tons)
- Poland (0.7K tons)
Exports of Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Germany
In 2022, the amount of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps exported from Germany skyrocketed to 12K tons, growing by 16% against the year before. In general, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% 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 +58.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 36% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
In value terms, exports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps soared to $4.4M in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +11.8% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +68.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
| Export of Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Germany (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Czech Republic | 159 | 115 | 58.1 | 1,656 | 118.4% |
| Poland | 898 | 767 | 1,466 | 1,140 | 8.3% |
| Netherlands | 408 | 871 | 967 | 352 | -4.8% |
| United States | 44.5 | 44.8 | N/A | 316 | 92.2% |
| Luxembourg | 132 | 134 | 162 | 170 | 8.8% |
| Spain | 158 | 77.6 | 98.3 | 151 | -1.5% |
| Belgium | 106 | 27.3 | 84.8 | 74.0 | -11.3% |
| Romania | 269 | 1.1 | N/A | 14.0 | -62.7% |
| Hong Kong SAR | 552 | 90.7 | N/A | N/A | -83.6% |
| Others | 389 | 463 | 695 | 484 | 7.6% |
| Total | 3,115 | 2,591 | 3,532 | 4,358 | 11.8% |
Top Export Markets for Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap from Germany in 2022:
- Poland (4.3K tons)
- Czech Republic (4.2K tons)
- Netherlands (1.1K tons)
- Belgium (0.7K tons)
- Spain (0.5K tons)
- Luxembourg (0.4K tons)
- United States (0.4K tons)
- Romania (0.1K tons)
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