Price for Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Kuwait - 2022

Contents:

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

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

The average export price for vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps stood at $383 per ton in 2022, growing by 5.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 27% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $428 per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($1,451 per ton), while the average price for exports to Pakistan stood at $368 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+34.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

In 2022, the average import price for vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps amounted to $822 per ton, growing by 2.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 67%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $1,594 per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Saudi Arabia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Saudi Arabia amounted to -5.9% per year.

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

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps decreased by -27.7% to 1.4K tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 185% against the previous year.

In value terms, exports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps fell rapidly to $535K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 261%.

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

1. Pakistan (1376.5 tons)

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

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps increased by 6.7% to 17 tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt downturn.

In value terms, imports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps rose sharply to $14K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a deep downturn.

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

1. Saudi Arabia (17.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform