Price for Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in Iraq - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in Iraq (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in Iraq (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in Iraq
4. Exports of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in Iraq

Price for Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in Iraq (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses amounted to $1,302 per ton, shrinking by -9.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 31%. The import price peaked at $1,432 per ton in 2021, and then declined 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 Vietnam ($1,866 per ton), while the price for Jordan ($839 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in Iraq (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses stood at $1,610 per ton in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $1,625 per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to +2.2% per year.

Imports of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in Iraq

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses increased by 0.5% to 79K tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild reduction.

In value terms, imports of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses reduced to $103M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +12.2% 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 +41.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year.

Top Suppliers of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms to Iraq in 2022:

1. Iran (69.3K tons)
2. United Arab Emirates (2.1K tons)
3. Saudi Arabia (1.6K tons)
4. China (1.6K tons)
5. Jordan (1.3K tons)
6. Turkey (0.2K tons)

Exports of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms in Iraq

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses decreased by -5.9% to 350 tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 13%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 372 tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, exports of polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary formses reduced to $564K in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 16%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $605K, and then declined in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Polymers of Vinyl Chloride or of Other Halogenated Olefins, in Primary Forms from Iraq in 2022:

1. Turkey (350.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform