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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average export price for vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps amounted to $355 per ton, with a decrease of -10.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% 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 -15.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 61%. The export price peaked at $422 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($356 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands stood at $339 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+15.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, the average import price for vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps amounted to $292 per ton, rising by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 119%. The import price peaked at $1,145 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Estonia ($299 per ton), while the price for Latvia totaled $275 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Estonia (+14.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, the amount of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps exported from Lithuania soared to 571 tons, rising by 47% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 100%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps skyrocketed to $203K in 2022. Overall, exports posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 100%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

1. Poland (524.2 tons)
2. Netherlands (47.1 tons)

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

Imports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps into Lithuania totaled 133 tons in 2022, growing by 11% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 141% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 227 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps soared to $39K in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated significant growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +24.0% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +90.5% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 81%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

1. Estonia (94.8 tons)
2. Latvia (38.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform