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

Contents:

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

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

The average export price for vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps stood at $438 per ton in 2022, declining by -5.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $462 per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($688 per ton), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($359 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 Romania (+36.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

The average import price for vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps stood at $141 per ton in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 30% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $256 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($389 per ton), while the price for Estonia ($115 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (+50.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Exports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps from Latvia dropped to 197 tons in 2022, waning by -10.7% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 154% against the previous year.

In value terms, exports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps dropped notably to $86K in 2022. Overall, exports saw a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 274%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $102K, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

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

1. Poland (144.1 tons)
2. Lithuania (26.6 tons)
3. Belarus (20.0 tons)
4. Romania (6.1 tons)

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

For the third year in a row, Latvia recorded decline in supplies from abroad of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps, which decreased by 0% to 84 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a sharp slump. The smallest decline of -50% was in 2020.

In value terms, imports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps amounted to $12K in 2022. Overall, imports faced a sharp setback. The smallest decline of -65.5% was in 2020.

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

1. Estonia (61.7 tons)
2. Finland (17.1 tons)
3. Lithuania (5.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform