Price for Vinyl Chloride, Other Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Vinylidene Chloride Polymers, in Primary Forms in Italy - 2023

Contents:

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

Price for Vinyl Chloride, Other Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Vinylidene Chloride Polymers, in Primary Forms in Italy (CIF) - 2023

In October 2023, the average import price for vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers; vinylidene chloride polymers, in primary formses amounted to $4,846 per ton, rising by 15% against the previous month. Over the period from October 2022 to October 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +2.2%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2023 when the average import price increased by 19% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $5,463 per ton in May 2023; however, from June 2023 to October 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($35,233 per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($3,037 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From October 2022 to October 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+13.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Vinyl Chloride, Other Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Vinylidene Chloride Polymers, in Primary Forms in Italy (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers; vinylidene chloride polymers, in primary formses amounted to $1,800 per ton, with an increase of 42% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. The export price peaked at $2,869 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($5,168 per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($1,179 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 Oman (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Vinyl Chloride, Other Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Vinylidene Chloride Polymers, in Primary Forms in Italy

In 2022, purchases abroad of vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers; vinylidene chloride polymers, in primary formses decreased by -8.3% to 3K tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 4.5K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers; vinylidene chloride polymers, in primary formses declined to $17M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +14.5% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +50.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 49%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $20M, and then fell in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Vinyl Chloride, Other Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Vinylidene Chloride Polymers, in Primary Forms to Italy in 2022:

1. France (2250.8 tons)
2. Czech Republic (228.1 tons)
3. Bulgaria (197.3 tons)
4. Slovakia (160.9 tons)
5. Netherlands (101.4 tons)
6. Poland (30.6 tons)
7. Germany (5.3 tons)

Exports of Vinyl Chloride, Other Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Vinylidene Chloride Polymers, in Primary Forms in Italy

In 2022, exports of vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers; vinylidene chloride polymers, in primary formses from Italy dropped significantly to 1.6K tons, reducing by -26.9% on 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 2.1K tons, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers; vinylidene chloride polymers, in primary formses stood at $2.8M in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +14.4% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +49.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 40%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Top Export Markets for Vinyl Chloride, Other Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Vinylidene Chloride Polymers, in Primary Forms from Italy in 2022:

1. Germany (620.5 tons)
2. France (430.7 tons)
3. Czech Republic (293.1 tons)
4. Slovenia (124.7 tons)
5. Netherlands (29.5 tons)
6. Oman (26.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform