Price for Polyvinyl Alcohol; Whether or Not Containing Unhydrolysed Acetate Groups in Ireland - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Polyvinyl Alcohol; Whether or Not Containing Unhydrolysed Acetate Groups in Ireland (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Polyvinyl Alcohol; Whether or Not Containing Unhydrolysed Acetate Groups in Ireland (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Polyvinyl Alcohol; Whether or Not Containing Unhydrolysed Acetate Groups in Ireland
4. Exports of Polyvinyl Alcohol; Whether or Not Containing Unhydrolysed Acetate Groups in Ireland

Price for Polyvinyl Alcohol; Whether or Not Containing Unhydrolysed Acetate Groups in Ireland (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for polyvinyl alcohol; whether or not containing unhydrolysed acetate groupses amounted to $16,112 per ton, increasing by 4.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 54%. The import price peaked at $17,892 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($26,537 per ton), while the price for France ($5,899 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+17.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Polyvinyl Alcohol; Whether or Not Containing Unhydrolysed Acetate Groups in Ireland (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for polyvinyl alcohol; whether or not containing unhydrolysed acetate groupses amounted to $30,924 per ton, increasing by 2.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by 71%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($34,664 per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany amounted to $12,414 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+21.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Polyvinyl Alcohol; Whether or Not Containing Unhydrolysed Acetate Groups in Ireland

In 2022, the amount of polyvinyl alcohol; whether or not containing unhydrolysed acetate groupses imported into Ireland amounted to 47 tons, with an increase of 2.7% compared with the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.1% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 42%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 51 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of polyvinyl alcohol; whether or not containing unhydrolysed acetate groupses totaled $756K in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated significant growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +24.9% 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 decreased by -2.4% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 100% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $775K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Top Suppliers of Polyvinyl Alcohol; Whether or Not Containing Unhydrolysed Acetate Groups to Ireland in 2022:

1. Japan (17.8 tons)
2. Germany (9.2 tons)
3. United Kingdom (9.0 tons)
4. United States (6.7 tons)
5. France (4.2 tons)

Exports of Polyvinyl Alcohol; Whether or Not Containing Unhydrolysed Acetate Groups in Ireland

In 2022, shipments abroad of polyvinyl alcohol; whether or not containing unhydrolysed acetate groupses decreased by -62.9% to 12 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 331% against the previous year.

In value terms, exports of polyvinyl alcohol; whether or not containing unhydrolysed acetate groupses dropped sharply to $374K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 335% against the previous year.

Top Export Markets for Polyvinyl Alcohol; Whether or Not Containing Unhydrolysed Acetate Groups from Ireland in 2022:

1. United States (10.1 tons)
2. Germany (2.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform