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

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses stood at $3,436 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% 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 vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses increased by +114.2% against 2016 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were China ($3,400 per ton) and Germany ($3,400 per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($3,390 per ton) and Italy ($3,400 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+16.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

The average export price for vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses stood at $1,388 per ton in 2022, picking up by 15% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 21% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $1,504 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sudan ($4,493 per ton), while the average price for exports to Mauritania ($146 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 Libya (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Vinyl Acetate Polymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms in Egypt

In 2022, the amount of vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses imported into Egypt declined remarkably to 506 tons, which is down by -69.5% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a sharp setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 113%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 1.7K tons, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, imports of vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses dropped significantly to $1.7M in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 144% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $4.4M, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

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

1. South Korea (336.9 tons)
2. Germany (65.7 tons)
3. China (55.6 tons)
4. Italy (44.9 tons)
5. Saudi Arabia (0.1 tons)

Exports of Vinyl Acetate Polymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms in Egypt

In 2022, overseas shipments of vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses were finally on the rise to reach 210 tons after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt decline.

In value terms, exports of vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses skyrocketed to $292K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed slight growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

1. Libya (81.7 tons)
2. Kenya (42.6 tons)
3. Sudan (17.3 tons)
4. Saudi Arabia (16.9 tons)
5. Ethiopia (12.9 tons)
6. Mauritania (9.1 tons)
7. Morocco (8.6 tons)
8. Lebanon (6.4 tons)
9. Jordan (5.9 tons)
10. Cote d'Ivoire (4.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform