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

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses stood at $2,515 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible setback. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $4,217 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Germany ($10,159 per ton), while the price for China ($1,417 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+6.2%), 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 Guatemala (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses amounted to $6,771 per ton, surging by 7.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 32%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 the Dominican Republic ($8,365 per ton), while the average price for exports to Nicaragua ($4,432 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 Cuba (+35.4%), 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 Guatemala

In 2022, purchases abroad of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses decreased by -3.5% to 929 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +16.3% 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 +57.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 33%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 963 tons, and then fell slightly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses soared to $2.3M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +9.4% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

1. China (673.3 tons)
2. United States (131.6 tons)
3. India (71.1 tons)
4. Mexico (22.4 tons)
5. Germany (5.2 tons)

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

Exports of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses from Guatemala surged to 103 tons in 2022, growing by 35% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, showed a slight contraction.

In value terms, exports of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses surged to $698K in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +51.4% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

1. Costa Rica (38.8 tons)
2. El Salvador (25.4 tons)
3. Mexico (18.7 tons)
4. Nicaragua (8.9 tons)
5. Honduras (7.9 tons)
6. Dominican Republic (2.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform