Price for Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Belgium - 2023

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  1. Price for Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Belgium (FOB) - 2022
  2. Price for Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Belgium (CIF) - 2023
  3. Exports of Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Belgium
  4. Imports of Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Belgium

Price for Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Belgium (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses stood at $9,225 per ton in 2022, picking up by 15% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses increased by +44.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 38%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($34,265 per ton), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($4,602 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 Austria (+22.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Belgium (CIF) - 2023

In December 2023, the average import price for cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses amounted to $4,952 per ton, with an increase of 24% against the previous month. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2023 when the average import price increased by 33% against the previous month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $6,037 per ton. From May 2023 to December 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From December 2022 to December 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to +4.3% per month.

Exports of Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Belgium

In 2022, the amount of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses exported from Belgium totaled 1.1K tons, with an increase of 4.8% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 593% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses surged to $10M in 2022. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 460%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Export of Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Belgium (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United Kingdom9.04776051,130400.7%
Italy3.11251,110896561.2%
Austria2.12.7892832634.5%
Netherlands3826931,14273324.3%
MexicoN/A47730863215.1%
United States43.211.744.7539131.9%
Brazil0.166.02385251638.0%
Germany28.799.6178431146.7%
Thailand88.022028742168.5%
IrelandN/A1,0981,146395-40.0%
India14.7315252378195.2%
Algeria67.210821331667.5%
France15.998.0174300166.2%
Others4432,3561,8902,69182.5%
Total1,0976,1468,48010,220110.4%

Top Export Markets for Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms from Belgium in 2022:

  1. United Kingdom (128.5 tons)
  2. Netherlands (93.6 tons)
  3. Ireland (85.9 tons)
  4. Brazil (77.1 tons)
  5. Mexico (75.5 tons)
  6. Germany (73.7 tons)
  7. United States (70.6 tons)
  8. France (64.7 tons)
  9. Italy (42.0 tons)
  10. Thailand (36.0 tons)
  11. India (32.8 tons)
  12. Algeria (31.0 tons)
  13. Austria (24.3 tons)

Imports of Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Belgium

In 2022, the amount of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses imported into Belgium surged to 2.1K tons, with an increase of 24% compared with the year before. In general, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +19.2% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +69.5% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses declined significantly to $8.7M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +15.5% 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 +54.3% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 42%.

Import of Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Belgium (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
France0.70.71.32.756.8%
Netherlands3.03.76.11.9-14.1%
Germany1.11.30.91.715.6%
United StatesN/A1.51.31.4-3.4%
Finland0.50.50.50.50.0%
Others0.30.30.90.518.6%
Total5.68.011.08.715.8%

Top Suppliers of Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms to Belgium in 2022:

  1. France (744.5 tons)
  2. Germany (737.3 tons)
  3. United States (222.3 tons)
  4. Netherlands (202.7 tons)
  5. Finland (147.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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