Price for Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Tunisia - 2022

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average export price for vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps amounted to $604 per ton, rising by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 68%. The export price peaked at $606 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($1,184 per ton), while the average price for exports to Morocco ($110 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 Turkey (+53.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, the average import price for vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps amounted to $132 per ton, falling by -11.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 60%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $926 per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Italy ($451 per ton), while the price for France totaled $81 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (-12.0%).

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

In 2022, approx. 189 tons of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps were exported from Tunisia; with a decrease of -49.7% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 729% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 376 tons, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, exports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps reduced remarkably to $114K in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 777% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $205K, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

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

1. China (90.3 tons)
2. Turkey (28.0 tons)
3. Spain (24.5 tons)
4. Morocco (15.7 tons)
5. France (15.3 tons)
6. Portugal (15.2 tons)

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

Imports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps into Tunisia declined slightly to 18 tons in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 151%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 18 tons, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, imports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps shrank to $2.3K in 2022. Overall, imports showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year.

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

1. France (15.2 tons)
2. Italy (2.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform