Price for Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms in Canada - 2024

Contents:

  1. Price for Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms in Canada (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms in Canada (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms in Canada
  4. Exports of Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms in Canada

Price for Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms in Canada (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for cellulose acetates; plasticised, in primary formses stood at $9,824 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 87% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $13,353 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($10,293 per ton), while the price for China ($5,856 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+38.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms in Canada (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for cellulose acetates; plasticised, in primary formses amounted to $2,656 per ton, surging by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 79%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $4,485 per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Mexico amounted to +8.1% per year.

Imports of Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms in Canada

In 2022, purchases abroad of cellulose acetates; plasticised, in primary formses decreased by -3.9% to 35 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 75%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 37 tons, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of cellulose acetates; plasticised, in primary formses skyrocketed to $345K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 63%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Import of Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms in Canada (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States11715022530137.0%
China12.513.438.927.630.2%
Germany9.43.52.31.5-45.8%
Others9.43.210.215.117.1%
Total14817027634532.6%

Top Suppliers of Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms to Canada in 2022:

  1. United States (29.3 tons)
  2. China (4.7 tons)
  3. Germany (0.2 tons)

Exports of Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms in Canada

In 2022, approx. 7 tons of cellulose acetates; plasticised, in primary formses were exported from Canada; dropping by -82.6% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports faced a precipitous setback. The smallest decline of -0.6% was in 2020.

In value terms, exports of cellulose acetates; plasticised, in primary formses fell sharply to $19K in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a dramatic curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 16%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $135K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Export of Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms in Canada (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States41.395.123.718.6-23.3%
New ZealandN/AN/A25.6N/A0%
GermanyN/AN/A36.4N/A0%
Mexico69.7N/A2.4N/A-81.4%
Cuba4.8N/AN/AN/A0%
QatarN/A39.8N/AN/A0%
Others0.30.10.1N/A-42.3%
Total11613588.118.6-45.7%

Top Export Markets for Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms from Canada in 2022:

  1. United States (7.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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