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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses amounted to $2,941 per ton, which is down by -1.8% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 35% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $2,997 per ton, and then fell in the following year.

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 China ($3,222 per ton), while the price for Portugal ($2,133 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+37.8%), 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 Italy (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses amounted to $3,518 per ton, increasing by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses increased by +82.4% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Spain ($3,896 per ton) and the United States ($3,704 per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($2,664 per ton) and Germany ($3,028 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+7.5%), 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 Italy

In 2022, the amount of vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses imported into Italy soared to 5.3K tons, surging by 51% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports showed a buoyant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses surged to $15M in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 78% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

1. Germany (3732.8 tons)
2. China (891.3 tons)
3. Japan (210.0 tons)
4. Belgium (207.4 tons)
5. Portugal (181.0 tons)
6. Netherlands (3.4 tons)

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

Exports of vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses from Italy dropped notably to 2.8K tons in 2022, reducing by -38.5% on the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 6.3% against the previous year.

In value terms, exports of vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses contracted notably to $9.8M in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 45% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $12M, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

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

1. United States (953.8 tons)
2. Turkey (566.6 tons)
3. France (473.2 tons)
4. Poland (179.6 tons)
5. Egypt (144.6 tons)
6. Denmark (96.0 tons)
7. Netherlands (70.6 tons)
8. Belgium (69.5 tons)
9. Germany (63.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform