Price for Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Ireland - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Ireland (FOB) - 2022
2. Price for Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Ireland (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Ireland
4. Imports of Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Ireland

Price for Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Ireland (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps stood at $2,237 per ton in 2022, surging by 61% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate resilient growth. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($20,490 per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK stood at $1,821 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+1,397.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Ireland (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps stood at $1,254 per ton in 2022, which is down by -9.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 22%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $4,776 per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($2,668 per ton), while the price for the UK amounted to $1,209 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (-12.5%).

Exports of Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Ireland

In 2022, approx. 1.7K tons of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps were exported from Ireland; growing by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +14.8% 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 +92.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps surged to $3.9M in 2022. In general, exports showed significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap from Ireland in 2022:

1. United Kingdom (1689.9 tons)
2. Netherlands (38.5 tons)

Imports of Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Ireland

In 2022, the amount of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps imported into Ireland surged to 331 tons, with an increase of 331% on the previous year. Overall, imports saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 501% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps skyrocketed to $415K in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a significant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap to Ireland in 2022:

1. United Kingdom (321.9 tons)
2. United States (4.7 tons)
3. China (2.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform