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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average export price for vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps amounted to $1,616 per ton, declining by -10.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 120%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $2,211 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($1,891 per ton), while the average price for exports to Sri Lanka ($621 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 Sri Lanka (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

In 2022, the average import price for vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps amounted to $513 per ton, waning by -1.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 16%. The import price peaked at $710 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($550 per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($423 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (-0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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

In 2022, approx. 391 tons of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps were exported from India; with an increase of 64% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps skyrocketed to $632K in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 106%.

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

1. United States (295.9 tons)
2. Mozambique (72.0 tons)
3. Sri Lanka (21.9 tons)

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

In 2022, supplies from abroad of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps decreased by -74.3% to 1.2K tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a sharp decrease.

In value terms, imports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps declined sharply to $604K in 2022. In general, imports saw a significant decline.

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

1. United States (756.0 tons)
2. Belgium (384.0 tons)
3. Netherlands (7.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform