Price for Vinyl Acetate Copolymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms in Greece - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Vinyl Acetate Copolymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms in Greece (CIF) - 2023
2. Price for Vinyl Acetate Copolymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms in Greece (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Vinyl Acetate Copolymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms in Greece
4. Exports of Vinyl Acetate Copolymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms in Greece

Price for Vinyl Acetate Copolymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms in Greece (CIF) - 2023

The average import price for vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses stood at $2,261 per ton in November 2023, which is down by -9.2% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in December 2022 an increase of 29% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $2,772 per ton in January 2023; however, from February 2023 to November 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In November 2023, the countries with the highest prices were Switzerland ($2,708 per ton) and Italy ($2,326 per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($1,873 per ton) and Singapore ($2,031 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Vinyl Acetate Copolymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms in Greece (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses stood at $3,676 per ton in 2022, rising by 42% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($4,039 per ton), while the average price for exports to Cyprus ($3,532 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 Israel (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Vinyl Acetate Copolymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms in Greece

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in supplies from abroad of vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses, when their volume decreased by -4.8% to 6.8K tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +11.0% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 31%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 7.2K tons, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses expanded significantly to $20M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 58% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Vinyl Acetate Copolymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms to Greece in 2022:

1. Germany (4267.6 tons)
2. Singapore (852.8 tons)
3. Switzerland (820.5 tons)
4. Italy (488.4 tons)
5. France (200.0 tons)
6. Turkey (181.3 tons)

Exports of Vinyl Acetate Copolymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms in Greece

In 2022, exports of vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses from Greece fell rapidly to 56 tons, waning by -58.2% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 86%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 133 tons, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses dropped markedly to $205K in 2022. In general, exports showed a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 89% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $344K, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Vinyl Acetate Copolymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms from Greece in 2022:

1. Cyprus (36.8 tons)
2. Israel (15.6 tons)
3. Albania (2.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform