Price for Vinyl Acetate Polymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms in Belgium - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Vinyl Acetate Polymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms in Belgium (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Vinyl Acetate Polymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms in Belgium (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Vinyl Acetate Polymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms in Belgium
4. Exports of Vinyl Acetate Polymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms in Belgium

Price for Vinyl Acetate Polymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms in Belgium (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses stood at $3,133 per ton in 2022, picking up by 23% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 the Netherlands ($9,109 per ton), while the price for China ($2,651 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 (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Vinyl Acetate Polymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms in Belgium (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses amounted to $4,993 per ton, picking up by 30% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 138% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($114,500 per ton), while the average price for exports to Algeria ($1,561 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 Japan (+48.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Vinyl Acetate Polymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms in Belgium

For the third year in a row, Belgium recorded decline in overseas purchases of vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses, which decreased by -27.4% to 542 tons in 2022. In general, imports recorded a deep slump. The smallest decline of -4.5% was in 2021.

In value terms, imports of vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses dropped to $1.7M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 46%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $1.9M, and then declined in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Vinyl Acetate Polymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms to Belgium in 2022:

1. China (180.0 tons)
2. India (157.5 tons)
3. Germany (126.5 tons)
4. Italy (45.5 tons)
5. United States (22.5 tons)
6. France (5.0 tons)

Exports of Vinyl Acetate Polymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms in Belgium

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses, when their volume decreased by -28.5% to 89 tons. In general, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.6% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 40%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 125 tons, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses reduced to $446K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 222%.

Top Export Markets for Vinyl Acetate Polymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms from Belgium in 2022:

1. United States (61.5 tons)
2. Algeria (12.7 tons)
3. Finland (10.7 tons)
4. France (2.1 tons)
5. Italy (1.5 tons)
6. Hong Kong SAR (0.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform