EVA imports in December increased by 46.85% MoM, with prices remaining hot [SMM Analysis]

Published: Feb 9, 2025 23:48

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According to customs data, EVA imports in November reached 54,100 mt, down 5.86% MoM and 31.25% YoY. Cumulative imports from January to November totaled 836,600 mt, down 32.94% YoY. In October, by region, imports from South Korea were 27,300 mt (50.48%), from Taiwan, China 15,400 mt (28.47%), from Saudi Arabia approximately 3,000 mt (5.6%), from Japan 2,100 mt (3.88%), and from the US 1,700 mt (3.09%). South Korea's import volume decreased 16% MoM...

According to customs data, EVA imports in November reached 541,000 mt, down 5.86% MoM and 31.25% YoY. Cumulative imports from January to November totaled 8.37 million mt, down 32.94% YoY.

In terms of import volume by region in October, imports from South Korea were 273,000 mt (50.48%), from Taiwan, China were 154,000 mt (28.47%), from Saudi Arabia were approximately 30,000 mt (5.6%), from Japan were 21,000 mt (3.88%), and from the US were 17,000 mt (3.09%).

Major EVA suppliers from South Korea include Hanwha Total, LOTTE Chemical, and LG Chem. The October import volume increased by 4.15% MoM compared to September.

Major EVA suppliers from Taiwan, China include Formosa Plastics and USI Corporation. The October import volume decreased by 15.65% MoM compared to September.

Major EVA suppliers from Thailand include Dow, TPI, and TPC. The October import volume increased by 5.86% MoM compared to September.

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