Price for Ethylene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Cameroon - 2022

Contents:

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

Price for Ethylene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Cameroon (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps stood at $298 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -17.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 63%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $643 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($384 per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($271 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 Hong Kong SAR (+22.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Price for Ethylene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Cameroon (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps amounted to $464 per ton, picking up by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 36%. The import price peaked at $2,033 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for France amounted to -11.5% per year.

Exports of Ethylene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Cameroon

In 2022, the amount of ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps exported from Cameroon shrank significantly to 106 tons, waning by -16.7% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 115% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 127 tons, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, exports of ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps contracted significantly to $32K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 166% against the previous year.

Top Export Markets for Ethylene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap from Cameroon in 2022:

1. United Kingdom (64.2 tons)
2. Spain (34.2 tons)
3. Belgium (7.8 tons)

Imports of Ethylene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap in Cameroon

In 2022, purchases abroad of ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps was finally on the rise to reach 8.5 tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a dramatic decline.

In value terms, imports of ethylene polymers; waste, parings and scraps skyrocketed to $4K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, faced a precipitous descent.

Top Suppliers of Ethylene Polymers; Waste, Parings and Scrap to Cameroon in 2022:

1. France (8.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform