Price for Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Fluoro-Polymers, Polytetrafluoroethylene, in Primary Forms in Switzerland - 2023

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1. Price for Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Fluoro-Polymers, Polytetrafluoroethylene, in Primary Forms in Switzerland (CIF) - 2023
2. Price for Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Fluoro-Polymers, Polytetrafluoroethylene, in Primary Forms in Switzerland (FOB) - 2023
3. Imports of Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Fluoro-Polymers, Polytetrafluoroethylene, in Primary Forms in Switzerland
4. Exports of Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Fluoro-Polymers, Polytetrafluoroethylene, in Primary Forms in Switzerland

Price for Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Fluoro-Polymers, Polytetrafluoroethylene, in Primary Forms in Switzerland (CIF) - 2023

In December 2023, the average import price for halogenated olefin polymers; fluoro-polymers, polytetrafluoroethylene, in primary formses amounted to $14,353 per ton, with a decrease of -25.5% against the previous month. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in May 2023 when the average import price increased by 118% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $31,333 per ton in July 2023; however, from August 2023 to December 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In December 2023, the country with the highest price was the United States ($33,547 per ton), while the price for India ($4,185 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Fluoro-Polymers, Polytetrafluoroethylene, in Primary Forms in Switzerland (FOB) - 2023

The average export price for halogenated olefin polymers; fluoro-polymers, polytetrafluoroethylene, in primary formses stood at $20,486 per ton in December 2023, with an increase of 20% against the previous month. Overall, the export price recorded perceptible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in August 2023 when the average export price increased by 412% against the previous month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $89,195 per ton. From September 2023 to December 2023, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In December 2023, the country with the highest price was Italy ($16,976 per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany totaled $12,687 per ton.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+1.8%).

Imports of Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Fluoro-Polymers, Polytetrafluoroethylene, in Primary Forms in Switzerland

In 2022, overseas purchases of halogenated olefin polymers; fluoro-polymers, polytetrafluoroethylene, in primary formses decreased by -20.7% to 986 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 41% against the previous year.

In value terms, imports of halogenated olefin polymers; fluoro-polymers, polytetrafluoroethylene, in primary formses reached $15M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +9.7% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Top Suppliers of Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Fluoro-Polymers, Polytetrafluoroethylene, in Primary Forms to Switzerland in 2022:

1. China (255.9 tons)
2. Germany (198.7 tons)
3. Russia (175.7 tons)
4. Italy (159.6 tons)
5. India (95.9 tons)
6. United States (83.7 tons)

Exports of Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Fluoro-Polymers, Polytetrafluoroethylene, in Primary Forms in Switzerland

In 2022, approx. 644 tons of halogenated olefin polymers; fluoro-polymers, polytetrafluoroethylene, in primary formses were exported from Switzerland; reducing by -10.7% against 2021 figures. In general, exports showed a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 2%.

In value terms, exports of halogenated olefin polymers; fluoro-polymers, polytetrafluoroethylene, in primary formses rose notably to $8.6M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 18%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Top Export Markets for Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Fluoro-Polymers, Polytetrafluoroethylene, in Primary Forms from Switzerland in 2022:

1. Italy (586.7 tons)
2. Germany (20.9 tons)
3. India (16.6 tons)