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

Contents:

1. Price for Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Poland (FOB) - 2023
2. Price for Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Poland (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Poland
4. Imports of Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Poland

Price for Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Poland (FOB) - 2023

The average export price for vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps stood at $274 per ton in September 2023, rising by 40% against the previous month. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 an increase of 180% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $532 per ton in November 2022; however, from December 2022 to September 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Germany ($573 per ton), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($57.0 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From November 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, the average import price for vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps amounted to $512 per ton, picking up by 30% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a slight contraction. The import price peaked at $749 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($785 per ton), while the price for Germany ($348 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps decreased by -21.7% to 11K tons in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 23%.

In value terms, exports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps fell notably to $11M in 2022. In general, total exports indicated strong growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% 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 +28.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $14M, and then declined notably in the following year.

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

1. Germany (4.3K tons)
2. Czech Republic (3.9K tons)
3. Italy (0.7K tons)
4. Lithuania (0.4K tons)
5. Slovakia (0.4K tons)
6. Romania (0.3K tons)
7. Hungary (0.3K tons)

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

For the fourth year in a row, Poland recorded growth in purchases abroad of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps, which increased by 18% to 19K tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +12.8% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps skyrocketed to $9.6M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated significant growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +20.5% 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 +74.9% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

1. Germany (7.5K tons)
2. Czech Republic (4.3K tons)
3. Slovakia (2.3K tons)
4. Romania (1.2K tons)
5. Hungary (1.0K tons)
6. Austria (0.5K tons)
7. France (0.4K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform