Price for Liquefied Ethylene, Propylene, Butylene and Butadiene in Sudan - 2022

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

The average import price for liquefied ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadienes stood at $883 per ton in 2022, picking up by 3.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 40%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $4,509 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 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 China ($6,022 per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates amounted to $871 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+47.6%).

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

In 2022, imports of liquefied ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadienes into Sudan dropped to 17 tons, falling by -11.8% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 31%.

In value terms, imports of liquefied ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadienes contracted to $15K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 21% against the previous year.