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

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses stood at $1,624 per ton in 2022, waning by -3.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 13%. The import price peaked at $2,169 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Swaziland ($7,951 per ton), while the price for India ($693 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+4.9%), 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 Kenya (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses stood at $6,274 per ton in 2022, jumping by 62% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 98% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($7,106 per ton), while the average price for exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo ($576 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 Rwanda (+8.3%), 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 Kenya

In 2022, approx. 805 tons of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses were imported into Kenya; surging by 8.8% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, showed a pronounced contraction.

In value terms, imports of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses expanded remarkably to $1.3M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 7.9% against the previous year.

Import of Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Kenya (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
India2821112023436.7%
China22813726333213.3%
Swaziland477264184239-20.6%
Germany185207126121-13.2%
Finland12316.528.249.9-26.0%
Turkey12320615749.1-26.4%
France10.937.690.940.054.2%
Others140174193134-1.4%
Total1,5701,1541,2451,308-5.9%

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

  1. India (494.7 tons)
  2. China (144.0 tons)
  3. Turkey (50.3 tons)
  4. Germany (32.2 tons)
  5. Swaziland (30.1 tons)
  6. Finland (15.2 tons)
  7. France (11.6 tons)

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

In 2022, shipments abroad of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses increased by 236% to 31 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a mild shrinkage.

In value terms, exports of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses skyrocketed to $196K in 2022. In general, exports posted buoyant growth. 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 Kenya (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Tanzania30.722.716.616775.9%
Uganda42.926.55.514.5-30.3%
Burundi64.73.83.17.9-50.4%
Rwanda22.75.87.12.8-50.2%
Somalia2.31.51.02.1-3.0%
Democratic Republic of the Congo3.60.1N/A1.3-28.8%
IndiaN/A30.3N/AN/A0%
Others0.1N/A2.60.10.0%
Total16790.835.91965.5%

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

  1. Tanzania (23.5 tons)
  2. Uganda (3.0 tons)
  3. Democratic Republic of the Congo (2.2 tons)
  4. Burundi (1.4 tons)
  5. Somalia (0.6 tons)
  6. Rwanda (0.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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