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

Contents:

1. Price for Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Italy (FOB) - 2023
2. Price for Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Italy (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Italy
4. Imports of Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Italy

Price for Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Italy (FOB) - 2023

In November 2023, the average export price for vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps amounted to $910 per ton, growing by 4.4% against the previous month. Over the last twelve-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in December 2022 when the average export price increased by 23% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $926 per ton in September 2023; however, from October 2023 to November 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Germany amounted to +8.5% per month.

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

The average import price for vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps stood at $715 per ton in 2022, rising by 4.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% 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 chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps increased by +6.3% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 35%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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 Germany ($1,314 per ton), while the price for Switzerland ($158 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+10.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, exports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps from Italy expanded notably to 5.9K tons, increasing by 15% against the year before. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 184% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps declined to $4.6M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 499%.

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

1. United States (3523.3 tons)
2. Germany (1122.3 tons)
3. Romania (535.5 tons)
4. France (235.8 tons)
5. Australia (116.1 tons)

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

For the fourth year in a row, Italy recorded growth in purchases abroad of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps, which increased by 69% to 2.3K tons in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps soared to $1.7M in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

1. Poland (1011.5 tons)
2. France (718.9 tons)
3. Netherlands (137.7 tons)
4. Croatia (128.3 tons)
5. Spain (98.5 tons)
6. Germany (49.1 tons)
7. Bosnia and Herzegovina (43.3 tons)
8. Pakistan (23.3 tons)
9. Czech Republic (10.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform