Price for Liquefied Ethylene, Propylene, Butylene and Butadiene in Slovenia - 2023

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average export price for liquefied ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadienes amounted to $1,688 per ton, surging by 8.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 624% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $4,369 per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($10,943 per ton), while the average price for exports to North Macedonia ($7,307 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 North Macedonia (+18.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

In 2022, the average import price for liquefied ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadienes amounted to $181,207 per ton, declining by -4.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 81% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $233,124 per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat 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 Germany ($46,705 per ton), while the price for Italy ($6,204 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+17.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

In 2022, approx. 747 kg of liquefied ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadienes were exported from Slovenia; dropping by -24.4% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed a dramatic decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 98%.

In value terms, exports of liquefied ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadienes dropped rapidly to $1.3K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 144% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $2.2K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

1. Italy (597.0 kg)
2. North Macedonia (100.0 kg)
3. Bosnia and Herzegovina (50.0 kg)

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

In 2022, approx. 537 kg of liquefied ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadienes were imported into Slovenia; rising by 15% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.1% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of liquefied ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadienes rose sharply to $97K in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 14%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

1. Italy (310.0 kg)
2. Austria (218.0 kg)
3. Germany (9.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform