Price for Ethylene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Croatia - 2023

Contents:

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

Price for Ethylene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Croatia (FOB) - 2023

In November 2023, the average export price for ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps amounted to $208 per ton, picking up by 22% against the previous month. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in April 2023 an increase of 88% month-to-month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $536 per ton. From May 2023 to November 2023, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In November 2023, the country with the highest price was Austria ($639 per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($81.0 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Indonesia (0.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Price for Ethylene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Croatia (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps amounted to $297 per ton, shrinking by -12.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $519 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 Poland ($1,132 per ton), while the price for Italy ($144 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bosnia and Herzegovina (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Exports of Ethylene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Croatia

Exports of ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps from Croatia contracted to 21K tons in 2022, approximately equating the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 6.8%.

In value terms, exports of ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps contracted to $7.6M in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +77.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 79% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $7.6M, leveling off in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Ethylene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap from Croatia in 2022:

1. Serbia (9.1K tons)
2. Slovenia (3.4K tons)
3. Germany (2.6K tons)
4. Italy (1.9K tons)
5. Netherlands (0.9K tons)
6. Austria (0.6K tons)
7. Bosnia and Herzegovina (0.6K tons)
8. Poland (0.3K tons)
9. Latvia (0.3K tons)
10. Hungary (0.2K tons)
11. Bulgaria (0.2K tons)

Imports of Ethylene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Croatia

In 2022, approx. 17K tons of ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps were imported into Croatia; picking up by 84% compared with the previous year. In general, imports showed a buoyant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps skyrocketed to $5.1M in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Ethylene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap to Croatia in 2022:

1. Italy (6.5K tons)
2. Austria (3.8K tons)
3. Slovenia (2.6K tons)
4. Germany (1.5K tons)
5. Bosnia and Herzegovina (1.0K tons)
6. Hungary (0.6K tons)
7. Poland (0.4K tons)
8. Czech Republic (0.3K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform