Price for Ethylene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Paraguay - 2023

Contents:

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

Price for Ethylene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Paraguay (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps stood at $727 per ton in 2022, growing by 38% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 40%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Brazil ($1,593 per ton), while the price for Uruguay ($302 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Ethylene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Paraguay (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps stood at $1,028 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -7.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 180% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $1,108 per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to +25.5% per year.

Imports of Ethylene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Paraguay

For the third consecutive year, Paraguay recorded decline in supplies from abroad of ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps, which decreased by -39.1% to 93 tons in 2022. In general, imports faced a sharp contraction.

In value terms, imports of ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps dropped rapidly to $68K in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant contraction.

Top Suppliers of Ethylene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap to Paraguay in 2022:

1. Bolivia (66.0 tons)
2. Uruguay (25.0 tons)
3. Brazil (2.1 tons)

Exports of Ethylene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Paraguay

In 2022, the amount of ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps exported from Paraguay reduced markedly to 20 tons, waning by -20% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a dramatic decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 67% against the previous year.

In value terms, exports of ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps fell markedly to $21K in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 107% against the previous year.

Top Export Markets for Ethylene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap from Paraguay in 2022:

1. Brazil (19.9 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform