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

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses stood at $4,593 per ton in 2022, growing by 103% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted a strong increase. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($8,345 per ton), while the price for Mexico ($1,709 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+80.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, the average export price for vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses amounted to $3,275 per ton, jumping by 20% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 48%. The export price peaked at $3,749 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Honduras ($15,394 per ton), while the average price for exports to El Salvador ($1,194 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 Honduras (+16.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

In 2022, overseas purchases of vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses decreased by -26.9% to 654 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports recorded a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 20%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 895 tons, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses skyrocketed to $3M in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

1. South Korea (161.8 tons)
2. France (154.6 tons)
3. China (123.5 tons)
4. Germany (113.3 tons)
5. Mexico (37.9 tons)
6. Switzerland (24.0 tons)
7. Netherlands (20.6 tons)

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

In 2022, approx. 140 tons of vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses were exported from Guatemala; with an increase of 42% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 67% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses skyrocketed to $459K in 2022. In general, exports showed a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

1. Nicaragua (61.7 tons)
2. Costa Rica (41.2 tons)
3. El Salvador (34.7 tons)
4. Honduras (2.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform