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

Contents:

1. Price for Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in Italy (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in Italy (FOB) - 2023
3. Imports of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in Italy
4. Exports of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in Italy

Price for Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in Italy (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses stood at $2,237 per ton in 2022, jumping by 22% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses increased by +83.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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 ($11,750 per ton), while the price for Egypt ($1,416 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+7.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In October 2023, the average export price for polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses amounted to $19,406 per ton, with an increase of 261% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a remarkable increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United States ($30,878 per ton), while the average price for exports to Albania ($1,209 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 China (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, imports of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses into Italy dropped to 680K tons, shrinking by -10.8% on 2021. Overall, imports showed a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 12%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 762K tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, imports of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses expanded remarkably to $1.5B in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 69%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

1. France (187.9K tons)
2. Germany (126.3K tons)
3. Netherlands (60.7K tons)
4. Belgium (58.6K tons)
5. Spain (52.2K tons)
6. Mexico (34.9K tons)
7. Czech Republic (28.3K tons)
8. Poland (18.7K tons)
9. Egypt (16.5K tons)
10. United States (16.0K tons)
11. Hungary (15.5K tons)
12. Portugal (13.5K tons)
13. China (12.3K tons)

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

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses, when their volume decreased by -11.7% to 170K tons. Overall, exports saw a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 7.9%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 192K tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, exports of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses rose rapidly to $824M in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +13.5% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +49.2% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

1. Germany (20.6K tons)
2. Poland (18.9K tons)
3. France (11.9K tons)
4. Turkey (10.0K tons)
5. Slovakia (9.4K tons)
6. Netherlands (8.5K tons)
7. Bosnia and Herzegovina (6.5K tons)
8. Romania (6.4K tons)
9. Hungary (5.0K tons)
10. Czech Republic (4.7K tons)
11. Mexico (4.6K tons)
12. United States (4.3K tons)
13. Egypt (4.1K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform