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

Contents:

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

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

The average export price for vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps stood at $322 per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a tangible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 9.9%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($675 per ton), while the average price for exports to China stood at $221 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brazil (+9.0%).

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

The average import price for vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps stood at $298 per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a sharp setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 48% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $5,333 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Free Zones.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for El Salvador amounted to +50.3% per year.

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

In 2022, overseas shipments of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps decreased by 0% to 121 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 2,422% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 241 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps totaled $39K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 2,613%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $78K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

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

1. China (93.7 tons)
2. Brazil (26.9 tons)

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

In 2022, overseas purchases of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps decreased by 0% to 21 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 17,111% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 43 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 stood at $6.4K in 2022. Overall, imports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 25,314% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $13K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

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

1. Free Zones (21.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform