Price for Vinyl Chloride Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in South Africa - 2024

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average export price for vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps amounted to $1,038 per ton, waning by -81.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed a mild increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 379% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $5,552 per ton, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($6,609 per ton), while the average price for exports to Zimbabwe totaled $916 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

In 2022, the average import price for vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps amounted to $4,680 per ton, rising by 1,524% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight curtailment. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $5,921 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, 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 China ($4,833 per ton), while the price for the Netherlands amounted to $1,000 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+36.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, shipments abroad of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps was finally on the rise to reach 130 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt curtailment.

In value terms, exports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps surged to $134K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a dramatic curtailment.

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

1. Zimbabwe (126.8 tons)
2. Zambia (2.8 tons)

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

In 2022, approx. 25 kg of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps were imported into South Africa; which is down by 99.9% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a sharp contraction. The smallest decline of -33.5% was in 2021.

In value terms, imports of vinyl chloride polymers; waste, parings and scraps dropped rapidly to $117 in 2022. Overall, imports saw a significant contraction. The smallest decline of -45.1% was in 2020.

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

1. China (24.0 kg)
2. Netherlands (1.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform