Price for Liquefied Ethylene, Propylene, Butylene and Butadiene in Ecuador - 2022

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1. Price for Liquefied Ethylene, Propylene, Butylene and Butadiene in Ecuador (CIF) - 2022
2. Imports of Liquefied Ethylene, Propylene, Butylene and Butadiene in Ecuador

Price for Liquefied Ethylene, Propylene, Butylene and Butadiene in Ecuador (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for liquefied ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadienes amounted to $6,993 per ton, waning by -25.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 119% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $9,449 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($17,568 per ton), while the price for the United States ($7,163 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (+15.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Liquefied Ethylene, Propylene, Butylene and Butadiene in Ecuador

In 2022, approx. 8.9 tons of liquefied ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadienes were imported into Ecuador; increasing by 159% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of liquefied ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadienes skyrocketed to $62K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 99% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Top Suppliers of Liquefied Ethylene, Propylene, Butylene and Butadiene to Ecuador in 2022:

1. United States (1.9 tons)
2. China (1.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform