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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps amounted to $1,436 per ton, which is down by -40% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 79%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $5,526 per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($1,477 per ton), while the price for Singapore amounted to $1,244 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+41.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

In 2022, the average export price for vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps amounted to $244 per ton, dropping by -27.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 70% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $1,163 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Malaysia amounted to +74.2% per year.

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

Imports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps into Australia surged to 197 tons in 2022, rising by 60% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps shrank to $282K in 2022. Overall, imports saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 88% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $295K, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

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

1. Italy (158.4 tons)
2. Singapore (35.1 tons)

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

In 2022, the amount of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps exported from Australia soared to 207 tons, increasing by 85% on 2021. In general, exports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 1,547% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 221 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps skyrocketed to $50K in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 1,434% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $63K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

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

1. Vietnam (206.7 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform