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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses amounted to $3,378 per ton, jumping by 22% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. 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 UK ($18,750 per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($2,021 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+22.7%), 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 Norway (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses amounted to $28,550 per ton, declining by -81.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 221% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $691,769 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($321,407 per ton), while the average price for exports to Finland ($2,862 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 Sweden (+44.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

In 2022, imports of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses into Norway plummeted to 735 tons, which is down by -23.3% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 34%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 959 tons, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, imports of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses declined to $2.5M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 21%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $2.7M, and then shrank in the following year.

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

1. Turkey (272.3 tons)
2. Italy (180.1 tons)
3. Netherlands (101.3 tons)
4. Finland (95.7 tons)
5. France (32.8 tons)
6. United Arab Emirates (27.9 tons)
7. Germany (16.2 tons)

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

In 2022, the amount of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses exported from Norway skyrocketed to 14 tons, rising by 517% against the year before. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached 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 rose rapidly to $403K in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% 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 decreased by -25.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $541K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

1. Netherlands (11.5 tons)
2. Finland (1.0 tons)
3. United Kingdom (0.8 tons)
4. Sweden (0.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform