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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average export price for vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps amounted to $258 per ton, falling by -28.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 1,464% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $475 per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the Netherlands ($301 per ton) and Pakistan ($260 per ton), while the average price for exports to North Macedonia ($245 per ton) and Turkey ($255 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 Turkey (+70.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, the average import price for vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps amounted to $616 per ton, with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 53%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $962 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Bulgaria.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to +14.2% per year.

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

In 2022, exports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps from Greece fell to 174 tons, which is down by -5.9% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 21% against the previous year.

In value terms, exports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps contracted remarkably to $45K in 2022. Overall, exports saw a precipitous decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 32%.

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

1. Turkey (78.2 tons)
2. North Macedonia (52.9 tons)
3. Pakistan (21.7 tons)
4. Netherlands (21.6 tons)

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

In 2022, overseas purchases of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps were finally on the rise to reach 18 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, showed a precipitous decline.

In value terms, imports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps soared to $11K in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a sharp contraction.

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

1. Bulgaria (17.9 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform