Price for Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Colombia - 2022

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

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

The average export price for cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses stood at $3,221 per ton in February 2022, growing by 19% against the previous month. Over the period from February 2021 to February 2022, it increased at an average monthly rate of +3.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2021 when the average export price increased by 43% m-o-m. The export price peaked in February 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In February 2022, the country with the highest price was the Dominican Republic ($5,530 per ton), while the average price for exports to Peru ($1,897 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From February 2021 to February 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Indonesia (+6.5%), 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 Colombia (CIF) - 2022

In February 2022, the average import price for cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses amounted to $7,583 per ton, rising by 184% against the previous month. Overall, the import price continues to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in August 2021 an increase of 561% against the previous month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $17,061 per ton. From September 2021 to February 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In February 2022, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($16,887 per ton), while the price for China ($4,056 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From February 2021 to February 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, the amount of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses exported from Colombia contracted sharply to 6.7K tons, dropping by -25.9% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 25% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 9K tons, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, exports of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses expanded markedly to $27M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +8.8% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 37%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Export of Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Colombia (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Brazil7.46.28.510.512.4%
Argentina2.03.03.05.338.4%
Peru6.14.16.53.5-16.9%
Chile1.61.82.02.07.7%
Ecuador1.10.91.51.35.7%
Costa Rica0.20.20.60.858.7%
Indonesia1.01.41.60.6-15.7%
Others1.20.91.62.426.0%
Total20.618.425.226.58.8%

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

  1. Brazil (2413.5 tons)
  2. Argentina (1279.0 tons)
  3. Peru (1238.6 tons)
  4. Chile (487.0 tons)
  5. Ecuador (395.6 tons)
  6. Indonesia (183.0 tons)
  7. Costa Rica (151.0 tons)

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

In 2022, imports of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses into Colombia was estimated at 1.7K tons, surging by 7.9% against the previous year. Overall, total imports indicated a significant increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +23.2% 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 +86.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses skyrocketed to $5.1M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a significant increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +22.3% 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 +83.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 37%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Import of Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Colombia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Finland6111,1711,8301,79943.3%
China6655792711,07717.4%
India15518439335631.9%
Taiwan (Chinese)12431033431436.3%
Italy20589.926428011.0%
Mexico25543.128.4209-6.4%
Others7686249801,06411.5%
Total2,7843,0024,1005,09822.3%

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

  1. Finland (979.6 tons)
  2. China (364.4 tons)
  3. Italy (85.5 tons)
  4. Mexico (64.3 tons)
  5. India (43.5 tons)
  6. Taiwan (Chinese) (28.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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