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

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses stood at $3,148 per ton in 2022, rising by 20% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 37% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $3,617 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($5,010 per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($3,039 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+2.3%), 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 the United States (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses amounted to $5,733 per ton, surging by 27% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a mild decrease. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $6,964 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($36,929 per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($4,021 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 Brazil (+9.0%), 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 the United States

In 2022, approx. 13K tons of vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses were imported into the United States; approximately equating 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 16%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2022 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 skyrocketed to $40M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +14.2% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +61.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

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

1. Germany (7.8K tons)
2. India (2.9K tons)
3. Italy (1.1K tons)
4. Indonesia (0.2K tons)
5. United Kingdom (0.2K tons)

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

For the third year in a row, the United States recorded decline in shipments abroad of vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses, which decreased by -10.1% to 298 tons in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a dramatic curtailment.

In value terms, exports of vinyl acetate polymers; (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formses totaled $1.7M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a sharp decline.

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

1. Mexico (156.4 tons)
2. Canada (112.5 tons)
3. Czech Republic (9.0 tons)
4. India (3.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform