Price for Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Kazakhstan - 2022

Contents:

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

Price for Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Kazakhstan (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps amounted to $419 per ton, waning by -56.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 71%. The export price peaked at $972 per ton in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($818 per ton), while the average price for exports to Uzbekistan totaled $89 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+5.7%).

Price for Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Kazakhstan (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps stood at $1,150 per ton in 2022, which is down by -7.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 164% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $4,623 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Russia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to +3.9% per year.

Exports of Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Kazakhstan

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps decreased by -9.8% to 49 tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 763% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 54 tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, exports of styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps declined dramatically to $21K in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 852%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $53K, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap from Kazakhstan in 2022:

1. Uzbekistan (26.8 tons)
2. Russia (22.2 tons)

Imports of Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Kazakhstan

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps decreased by -58% to 920 kg in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 7,533% against the previous year.

In value terms, imports of styrene polymers; waste, parings and scraps dropped dramatically to $1.1K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 4,793%.

Top Suppliers of Styrene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap to Kazakhstan in 2022:

1. Russia (920.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform