Price for Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Kenya - 2022

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps amounted to $672 per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 32% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $1,119 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($767 per ton), while the price for Japan ($468 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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

In 2022, the average export price for vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps amounted to $317 per ton, falling by -31.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $1,468 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Thailand ($719 per ton), while the average price for exports to Uganda totaled $116 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Thailand (+2.0%).

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

In 2022, overseas purchases of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps decreased by -3.4% to 736 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 7.3% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 762 tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, imports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps reduced to $494K in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 15%.

Import of Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Kenya (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United Arab Emirates10923021417817.8%
Taiwan (Chinese)31.340.464.711755.2%
Malaysia54.370.512810625.0%
China32.138.944.556.220.5%
Japan26.622.217.014.2-18.9%
Indonesia14.813.611.310.3-11.4%
South Korea11.212.511.18.9-7.4%
United States22.415.1N/AN/A-32.6%
Canada93.8N/AN/AN/A0%
Others15.929.426.23.6-39.1%
Total4114725174946.3%

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

  1. United Arab Emirates (264.7 tons)
  2. Malaysia (155.0 tons)
  3. Taiwan (Chinese) (151.9 tons)
  4. China (98.8 tons)
  5. Japan (30.3 tons)
  6. Indonesia (16.1 tons)
  7. South Korea (11.8 tons)

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

In 2022, exports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps from Kenya amounted to 9.2 tons, increasing by 12% on the previous year. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 33%.

In value terms, exports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps dropped remarkably to $2.9K in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a sharp decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 85%.

Export of Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Kenya (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
ThailandN/AN/A2.92.2-24.1%
Uganda5.92.00.90.7-50.9%
Others2.1N/AN/AN/A0%
Total7.92.03.82.9-28.4%

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

  1. Uganda (6.2 tons)
  2. Thailand (3.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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