Price for Liquefied Ethylene, Propylene, Butylene and Butadiene in Brazil - 2024

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  1. Price for Liquefied Ethylene, Propylene, Butylene and Butadiene in Brazil (FOB) - 2022
  2. Price for Liquefied Ethylene, Propylene, Butylene and Butadiene in Brazil (CIF) - 2022
  3. Exports of Liquefied Ethylene, Propylene, Butylene and Butadiene in Brazil
  4. Imports of Liquefied Ethylene, Propylene, Butylene and Butadiene in Brazil

Price for Liquefied Ethylene, Propylene, Butylene and Butadiene in Brazil (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for liquefied ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadienes amounted to $49 per ton, shrinking by -94.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a sharp reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 6.5%. The export price peaked at $983 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($2,252 per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States stood at $1,173 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+7.6%).

Price for Liquefied Ethylene, Propylene, Butylene and Butadiene in Brazil (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for liquefied ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadienes amounted to $40,717 per ton, rising by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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 the United States ($99,760 per ton), while the price for China ($13,923 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+29.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Liquefied Ethylene, Propylene, Butylene and Butadiene in Brazil

In 2022, shipments abroad of liquefied ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadienes decreased by -0.5% to 1.7K tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, saw a slight increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 7% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 1.8K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of liquefied ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadienes dropped markedly to $84K in 2022. In general, exports showed a precipitous setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 1.5% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $1.6M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Export of Liquefied Ethylene, Propylene, Butylene and Butadiene in Brazil (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China1,2311,3191,36772.8-61.0%
United States36830524510.1-69.8%
Others0.20.4N/A1.386.6%
Total1,5991,6241,61284.3-62.5%

Top Export Markets for Liquefied Ethylene, Propylene, Butylene and Butadiene from Brazil in 2022:

  1. China (32.3 tons)
  2. United States (8.6 tons)

Imports of Liquefied Ethylene, Propylene, Butylene and Butadiene in Brazil

In 2022, the amount of liquefied ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadienes imported into Brazil reduced slightly to 378 kg, which is down by -2.6% compared with 2021. In general, imports saw a sharp downturn.

In value terms, imports of liquefied ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadienes surged to $15K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports faced a abrupt curtailment.

Import of Liquefied Ethylene, Propylene, Butylene and Butadiene in Brazil (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China15.19.03.98.1-18.7%
Italy1.53.53.72.721.6%
United States1.54.81.81.2-7.2%
Others5.81.43.13.4-16.3%
Total23.918.812.515.4-13.6%

Top Suppliers of Liquefied Ethylene, Propylene, Butylene and Butadiene to Brazil in 2022:

  1. China (580.0 kg)
  2. Italy (28.0 kg)
  3. United States (12.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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