Price for Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Chile - 2024

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses stood at $4,738 per ton in 2022, growing by 25% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 ($6,569 per ton), while the price for Spain ($2,968 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

The average export price for cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses stood at $5,137 per ton in 2022, increasing by 41% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 102%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $12,089 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($8,342 per ton), while the average price for exports to Ecuador ($4,561 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 Ecuador (+14.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses, when their volume decreased by -22.7% to 1.8K tons. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 6.3%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 2.4K tons, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses shrank slightly to $8.7M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 24%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $8.9M, and then dropped in the following year.

Import of Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Chile (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China2.53.24.24.319.8%
Colombia1.81.92.22.26.9%
United States0.91.00.70.7-8.0%
Finland0.80.2N/A0.3-27.9%
Spain0.30.30.30.30.0%
Brazil1.00.30.70.1-53.6%
Italy0.10.20.10.10.0%
Others0.40.20.80.614.5%
Total7.97.28.98.73.3%

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

  1. China (967.0 tons)
  2. Colombia (482.0 tons)
  3. United States (112.9 tons)
  4. Spain (92.8 tons)
  5. Italy (41.5 tons)
  6. Finland (40.0 tons)
  7. Brazil (19.7 tons)

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

For the fourth consecutive year, Chile recorded growth in shipments abroad of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses, which increased by 80% to 129 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 356% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses skyrocketed to $665K in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 198%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained 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 Chile (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Argentina11.920.7117328202.1%
MexicoN/AN/A51.9187260.3%
PeruN/A21.32.346.247.3%
Colombia3.18.77.840.8136.1%
Ecuador3.0N/AN/A27.2108.5%
Paraguay11.824.915.219.718.6%
Suriname26.8N/AN/A15.4-16.9%
EgyptN/AN/A64.4N/A0%
Others32.612.54.10.6-73.6%
Total89.388.226266595.3%

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

  1. Argentina (65.4 tons)
  2. Mexico (39.2 tons)
  3. Peru (7.7 tons)
  4. Ecuador (6.0 tons)
  5. Colombia (4.9 tons)
  6. Paraguay (4.3 tons)
  7. Suriname (2.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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