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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for liquefied ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadienes amounted to $923 per ton, growing by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 148%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Netherlands ($47,745 per ton), while the price for Germany ($936 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+86.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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

The average export price for liquefied ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadienes stood at $582 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -2.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 3.4%. The export price peaked at $1,334 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($3,557 per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium stood at $1,051 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Finland (+12.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

In 2022, purchases abroad of liquefied ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadienes decreased by -10.1% to 9.2K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports showed a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 19%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 11K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of liquefied ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadienes surged to $8.5M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a significant increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +22.3% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +82.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 25%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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

1. Belgium (1.0K tons)

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

In 2022, approx. 135K tons of liquefied ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadienes were exported from Sweden; surging by 2.3% compared with the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of liquefied ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadienes reached $79M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 0.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

1. Belgium (0.9K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform