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

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

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

In December 2023, the average export price for cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses amounted to $6,265 per ton, picking up by 4.1% against the previous month. Over the period from December 2022 to December 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2023 an increase of 21% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $7,026 per ton in May 2023; however, from June 2023 to December 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was India ($11,982 per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($2,227 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+7.1%), 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 France (CIF) - 2023

In December 2023, the average import price for cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses amounted to $7,242 per ton, increasing by 71% against the previous month. Overall, import price indicated a pronounced increase from December 2022 to December 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +2.5% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on December 2023 figures, import price for cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses increased by +100.2% against October 2023 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From December 2022 to December 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Ireland amounted to +7.0% per month.

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

In 2022, approx. 16K tons of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses were exported from France; leveling off at the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses totaled $75M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +13.3% from 2021 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in France (Million USD)
COUNTRY20212022CAGR,
2021-2022
United Kingdom0.37.62433.3%
Germany7.46.1-17.6%
Indonesia3.65.038.9%
Poland4.54.74.4%
United States2.74.151.9%
South Africa3.24.025.0%
China5.24.0-23.1%
Netherlands3.93.3-15.4%
India4.03.2-20.0%
IrelandN/A3.00%
Pakistan2.72.5-7.4%
Italy1.31.838.5%
Belgium1.51.820.0%
Others26.023.8-8.5%
Total66.275.013.3%

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

  1. Germany (1.7K tons)
  2. United Kingdom (1.3K tons)
  3. Poland (1.1K tons)
  4. Indonesia (1.1K tons)
  5. Ireland (1.0K tons)
  6. Pakistan (0.9K tons)
  7. United States (0.9K tons)
  8. China (0.9K tons)
  9. South Africa (0.8K tons)
  10. Netherlands (0.7K tons)
  11. Italy (0.5K tons)
  12. India (0.5K tons)
  13. Belgium (0.5K tons)

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

In 2022, the amount of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses imported into France expanded rapidly to 3.5K tons, growing by 8.9% on 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses skyrocketed to $14M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +18.5% 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 +66.6% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in France (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Ireland3661,1721,3662,28984.2%
Germany1,5731,5931,7172,0098.5%
Finland1,3181,0891,6021,79010.7%
Italy1,3511,2911,5341,6055.9%
Austria8911,3031,5081,50119.0%
Netherlands9931,3781,3651,42012.7%
Brazil11.458.6194987342.4%
Belgium45.561.1114839164.2%
Spain24817624259734.0%
China12015222425829.1%
Turkey14216518619310.8%
LuxembourgN/AN/A13.576.3465.2%
Others1,3231,011255396-33.1%
Total8,3819,45110,32013,96018.5%

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

  1. Austria (665.5 tons)
  2. Netherlands (584.9 tons)
  3. Italy (576.5 tons)
  4. Finland (455.3 tons)
  5. Germany (324.8 tons)
  6. Belgium (235.9 tons)
  7. Ireland (168.1 tons)
  8. Spain (138.3 tons)
  9. Turkey (100.9 tons)
  10. Brazil (91.7 tons)
  11. Luxembourg (65.0 tons)
  12. China (61.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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