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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps amounted to $283 per ton, dropping by -6.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $677 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Bulgaria ($609 per ton), while the price for Lithuania ($205 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+31.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Ethylene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Ukraine (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps stood at $894 per ton in 2022, rising by 94% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 634%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Latvia ($1,012 per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($697 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 Romania (+33.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, the amount of ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps imported into Ukraine declined rapidly to 12K tons, which is down by -55.8% on 2021. In general, imports saw a sharp shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 25% against the previous year.

In value terms, imports of ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps contracted dramatically to $3.3M in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 99% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $8M, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

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

1. Slovakia (3.4K tons)
2. Poland (2.0K tons)
3. Hungary (1.9K tons)
4. Czech Republic (1.7K tons)
5. Latvia (1.1K tons)
6. Lithuania (0.5K tons)
7. Belarus (0.3K tons)
8. Bulgaria (0.3K tons)

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

In 2022, approx. 160 tons of ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps were exported from Ukraine; falling by -65.2% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 3,370%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 459 tons, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, exports of ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps fell dramatically to $143K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 2,593% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $212K, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

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

1. Romania (69.5 tons)
2. Latvia (65.7 tons)
3. Hungary (24.6 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform