Price for Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in France - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in France (FOB) - 2023
2. Price for Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in France (CIF) - 2023
3. Exports of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in France
4. Imports of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in France

Price for Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in France (FOB) - 2023

In October 2023, the average export price for polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses amounted to $2,061 per ton, increasing by 9.4% against the previous month. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in January 2023 an increase of 16% month-to-month. The export price peaked at $2,592 per ton in April 2023; however, from May 2023 to October 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In October 2023, the country with the highest price was China ($8,026 per ton), while the average price for exports to Algeria ($944 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From October 2022 to October 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in France (CIF) - 2023

In October 2023, the average import price for polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses amounted to $3,780 per ton, picking up by 69% against the previous month. Over the period under review, import price indicated a pronounced expansion from October 2022 to October 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +4.6% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on October 2023 figures, import price for polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses increased by +83.0% against August 2023 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In October 2023, the country with the highest price was China ($13,782 per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($945 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From October 2022 to October 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in France

In 2022, the amount of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses exported from France fell significantly to 856K tons, reducing by -18.2% compared with the year before. Overall, exports continue to indicate a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 1M tons, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses expanded notably to $2.1B in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 128% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms from France in 2022:

1. Italy (181.5K tons)
2. Germany (165.7K tons)
3. Belgium (135.1K tons)
4. Turkey (57.1K tons)
5. Algeria (37.3K tons)
6. Spain (36.2K tons)
7. Switzerland (27.9K tons)
8. United Kingdom (23.8K tons)
9. India (22.3K tons)
10. Brazil (17.6K tons)
11. Egypt (17.0K tons)
12. Netherlands (15.5K tons)
13. Ireland (15.3K tons)

Imports of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in France

In 2022, approx. 329K tons of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses were imported into France; approximately equating the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 17%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 330K tons, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, imports of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses soared to $731M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +18.1% 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 +84.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 59%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms to France in 2022:

1. Germany (102.6K tons)
2. Belgium (77.7K tons)
3. Netherlands (54.3K tons)
4. Spain (50.4K tons)
5. Italy (12.1K tons)
6. United States (8.9K tons)
7. United Kingdom (8.1K tons)
8. Portugal (5.9K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform