Price for Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Guatemala - 2023

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps amounted to $1,360 per ton, increasing by 58% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a buoyant expansion. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Dominican Republic ($1,769 per ton), while the price for Nicaragua ($241 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Dominican Republic (+23.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

The average export price for vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps stood at $266 per ton in 2022, declining by -21.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 579% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $3,322 per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for El Salvador amounted to +35.4% per year.

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

In 2022, overseas purchases of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps decreased by -0.6% to 592 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 596 tons, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, imports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps soared to $805K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 61%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

1. United States (425.7 tons)
2. Nicaragua (66.8 tons)
3. Dominican Republic (40.2 tons)
4. Mexico (34.9 tons)
5. Honduras (19.5 tons)
6. El Salvador (5.4 tons)

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

Exports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps from Guatemala reduced markedly to 74 tons in 2022, waning by -53.3% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports faced a sharp downturn.

In value terms, exports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps fell sharply to $20K in 2022. In general, exports saw a dramatic setback.

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

1. Mexico (73.9 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform