Ester Gums Price in Spain - 2023

Contents:

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

Ester Gums Price in Spain (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average ester gums import price amounted to $2,539 per ton, surging by 30% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% 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 +58.3% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $2,634 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 China ($6,328 per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($1,993 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+10.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ester Gums Price in Spain (FOB) - 2023

In June 2023, the average ester gums export price amounted to $2,312 per ton, falling by -4.8% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price saw a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in November 2022 an increase of 9.1% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $2,745 per ton in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to June 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was the UK ($3,214 per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($1,816 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 Denmark (0.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Ester Gums Imports in Spain

In 2022, approx. 11K tons of ester gumses were imported into Spain; dropping by -1.5% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports recorded a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 4.7%.

In value terms, ester gums imports skyrocketed to $27M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +13.9% 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 increased by +63.2% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Ester Gums in Spain (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Portugal6.17.610.714.232.5%
France6.85.13.54.5-12.9%
Netherlands1.81.41.72.917.2%
Belgium0.60.93.02.254.2%
Sweden0.30.10.41.258.7%
China0.80.90.70.94.0%
United States0.90.20.70.6-12.6%
Others1.20.40.71.0-5.9%
Total18.516.821.427.414.0%

Top Suppliers of Ester Gums to Spain in 2022:

  1. Portugal (5.5K tons)
  2. France (1.9K tons)
  3. Netherlands (1.5K tons)
  4. Belgium (0.8K tons)
  5. Sweden (0.4K tons)
  6. United States (0.2K tons)
  7. China (0.1K tons)

Ester Gums Exports in Spain

Ester gums exports from Spain declined to 7.9K tons in 2022, reducing by -5.7% compared with 2021. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 20%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 8.4K tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, ester gums exports soared to $23M in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +15.4% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +77.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 46% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Export of Ester Gums in Spain (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Italy8.47.110.812.313.6%
France4.14.05.67.421.8%
Turkey0.50.81.11.337.5%
BelgiumN/AN/A0.10.4300.0%
Poland0.90.10.20.2-39.4%
Others1.00.91.11.39.1%
Total14.912.918.822.915.4%

Top Export Markets for Ester Gums from Spain in 2022:

  1. Italy (4.5K tons)
  2. France (2.4K tons)
  3. Turkey (0.5K tons)
  4. Poland (0.1K tons)
  5. Belgium (0.1K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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