Price for Poly(Lactic Acid); in Primary Forms in Canada - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Poly(Lactic Acid); in Primary Forms in Canada (CIF) - 2023
  2. Price for Poly(Lactic Acid); in Primary Forms in Canada (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Poly(Lactic Acid); in Primary Forms in Canada
  4. Exports of Poly(Lactic Acid); in Primary Forms in Canada

Price for Poly(Lactic Acid); in Primary Forms in Canada (CIF) - 2023

In June 2023, the average import price for poly(lactic acid); in primary formses amounted to $5,877 per ton, rising by 13% against the previous month. In general, import price indicated a moderate increase from June 2022 to June 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +2.8% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on June 2023 figures, poly(lactic acid); in primary forms import price increased by +47.6% against February 2023 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in August 2022 an increase of 112% month-to-month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $6,618 per ton. From September 2022 to June 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was China ($9,177 per ton), while the price for the United States ($4,337 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Poly(Lactic Acid); in Primary Forms in Canada (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for poly(lactic acid); in primary formses stood at $2,419 per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 148%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $3,761 per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($3,722 per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($1,804 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 the United States (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Poly(Lactic Acid); in Primary Forms in Canada

For the fourth consecutive year, Canada recorded growth in purchases abroad of poly(lactic acid); in primary formses, which increased by 38% to 2.9K tons in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 39%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, poly(lactic acid); in primary forms imports expanded sharply to $13M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 91%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Import of Poly(Lactic Acid); in Primary Forms in Canada (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States2.56.66.76.537.5%
Italy0.91.12.33.861.6%
China0.30.31.42.191.3%
Thailand1.00.30.60.3-33.1%
NetherlandsN/A0.40.2N/A-50.0%
Others0.10.70.50.226.0%
Total4.99.411.712.938.1%

Top Suppliers of Poly(Lactic Acid); in Primary Forms to Canada in 2022:

  1. United States (1331.7 tons)
  2. China (872.7 tons)
  3. Italy (648.6 tons)
  4. Thailand (61.8 tons)
  5. Netherlands (6.7 tons)

Exports of Poly(Lactic Acid); in Primary Forms in Canada

In 2022, the amount of poly(lactic acid); in primary formses exported from Canada soared to 146 tons, rising by 25% on 2021 figures. In general, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +17.1% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +66.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, poly(lactic acid); in primary forms exports soared to $354K in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Poly(Lactic Acid); in Primary Forms in Canada (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States60.718796.618545.0%
China22.939.017213982.4%
Vietnam25660.7N/A22.9-55.3%
Others2.526.511.07.141.6%
Total3423132803541.2%

Top Export Markets for Poly(Lactic Acid); in Primary Forms from Canada in 2022:

  1. China (77.0 tons)
  2. United States (60.8 tons)
  3. Vietnam (6.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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