Price for Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in the Dominican Republic - 2023

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average export price for vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps amounted to $386 per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 155%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $903 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Latvia ($619 per ton), while the average price for exports to Peru ($38 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 Indonesia (+36.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

The average import price for vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps stood at $729 per ton in 2022, which is down by -6.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 82%. The import price peaked at $1,070 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($1,499 per ton), while the price for China amounted to $610 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Exports of Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in the Dominican Republic

In 2022, shipments abroad of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps decreased by 0% to 1.2K tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 145% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps totaled $457K in 2022. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 212% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

1. Peru (420.1 tons)
2. Latvia (306.0 tons)
3. Germany (134.0 tons)
4. Russia (118.0 tons)
5. United States (93.1 tons)
6. Lithuania (54.4 tons)
7. Portugal (41.8 tons)

Imports of Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in the Dominican Republic

In 2022, purchases abroad of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps decreased by -61.5% to 92 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 1,936%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 533 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps shrank remarkably to $67K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 3,612%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $367K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

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

1. China (79.6 tons)
2. United States (12.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform