Ester Gums Price in Greece - 2023

Contents:

  1. Ester Gums Price in Greece (FOB) - 2023
  2. Ester Gums Price in Greece (CIF) - 2022
  3. Ester Gums Exports in Greece
  4. Ester Gums Imports in Greece

Ester Gums Price in Greece (FOB) - 2023

The average ester gums export price stood at $2,258 per ton in June 2023, which is down by -3.1% against the previous month. Overall, the export price saw a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in September 2022 when the average export price increased by 5.9% month-to-month. The export price peaked at $2,783 per ton in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to June 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was Germany ($3,121 per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($2,032 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+0.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Ester Gums Price in Greece (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average ester gums import price amounted to $3,806 per ton, jumping by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, ester gums import price increased by +78.0% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 35%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 ($11,725 per ton), while the price for France ($2,329 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+16.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Ester Gums Exports in Greece

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of ester gumses, when their volume decreased by -16.2% to 5.1K tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 15% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 6.1K tons, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

In value terms, ester gums exports skyrocketed to $15M in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +19.7% 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 +72.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 38%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Export of Ester Gums in Greece (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Turkey3.12.93.56.427.3%
Egypt1.51.73.43.532.6%
Italy1.61.51.52.07.7%
United Kingdom0.10.10.40.571.0%
Germany0.40.40.50.40.0%
Poland0.20.20.20.314.5%
Morocco0.30.30.30.30.0%
Others1.41.51.91.40.0%
Total8.68.611.814.819.8%

Top Export Markets for Ester Gums from Greece in 2022:

  1. Turkey (2263.8 tons)
  2. Egypt (1248.0 tons)
  3. Italy (623.4 tons)
  4. United Kingdom (157.7 tons)
  5. Germany (125.0 tons)
  6. Poland (124.8 tons)
  7. Morocco (113.8 tons)

Ester Gums Imports in Greece

In 2022, the amount of ester gumses imported into Greece surged to 107 tons, with an increase of 15% against 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 16% against the previous year.

In value terms, ester gums imports surged to $408K in 2022. Overall, imports posted pronounced growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 56% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Import of Ester Gums in Greece (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Portugal30964.7138216-11.3%
United StatesN/AN/A55.0128132.7%
France58.476.635.844.7-8.5%
Spain16.314.317.218.64.5%
Others0.516.623.70.4-7.2%
Total3841722694082.0%

Top Suppliers of Ester Gums to Greece in 2022:

  1. Portugal (75.0 tons)
  2. France (19.2 tons)
  3. United States (10.9 tons)
  4. Spain (2.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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