Price for Vinyl Acetate Copolymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms in Ecuador - 2022

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses amounted to $3,369 per ton, rising by 13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Costa Rica ($3,667 per ton) and Germany ($3,630 per ton), while the price for China ($2,729 per ton) and France ($2,984 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

The average export price for vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses stood at $3,966 per ton in 2022, growing by 15% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% 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 copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses increased by +31.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 53%. The export price peaked at $4,320 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($4,051 per ton), while the average price for exports to Costa Rica ($3,815 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 Panama (+10.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Vinyl Acetate Copolymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms in Ecuador

In 2022, imports of vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses into Ecuador skyrocketed to 2.5K tons, with an increase of 22% on 2021 figures. In general, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +16.3% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +74.8% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 44%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses surged to $8.4M in 2022. Overall, imports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

1. Germany (1133.9 tons)
2. United States (545.4 tons)
3. South Korea (348.1 tons)
4. China (235.8 tons)
5. France (103.0 tons)
6. Costa Rica (69.8 tons)
7. Taiwan (Chinese) (25.0 tons)

Exports of Vinyl Acetate Copolymers; (Other than in Aqueous Dispersion), in Primary Forms in Ecuador

For the fourth year in a row, Ecuador recorded growth in shipments abroad of vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses, which increased by 674% to 40 tons in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of vinyl acetate copolymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses soared to $161K in 2022. In general, exports recorded significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

1. Colombia (25.0 tons)
2. Costa Rica (11.0 tons)
3. Panama (4.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform