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

Contents:

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

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

In October 2023, the average import price for vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses amounted to $2,196 per ton, waning by -7.3% against the previous month. Overall, the import price showed a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2023 when the average import price increased by 4.4% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $2,683 per ton in February 2023; however, from March 2023 to October 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In October 2023, the countries with the highest prices were Singapore ($2,257 per ton) and Germany ($2,247 per ton), while the price for China ($1,775 per ton) and Switzerland ($1,965 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to October 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (-1.0%), 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 Ukraine (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses amounted to $2,918 per ton, with an increase of 6.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 82%. The export price peaked at $5,957 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Moldova ($3,266 per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($2,794 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 Moldova (-3.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

Imports of vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses into Ukraine reduced sharply to 3.1K tons in 2022, shrinking by -59.5% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports faced a sharp contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 7.7K tons, and then fell significantly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses declined notably to $8.6M in 2022. Overall, imports faced a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 34%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $18M, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

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

1. Germany (2502.6 tons)
2. Turkey (253.8 tons)
3. Italy (136.4 tons)
4. Switzerland (44.0 tons)
5. Taiwan (Chinese) (21.0 tons)

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

For the fourth year in a row, Ukraine recorded growth in shipments abroad of vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses, which increased by 178% to 25 tons in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses soared to $74K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded 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 Ukraine in 2022:

1. Poland (17.9 tons)
2. Moldova (5.0 tons)
3. Georgia (2.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform