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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses amounted to $1,933 per ton, growing by 7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 14% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $2,062 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($7,760 per ton), while the price for India ($530 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+13.8%), 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 Oman (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses amounted to $2,674 per ton, increasing by 53% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses increased by +87.3% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $2,993 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($4,025 per ton), while the average price for exports to Yemen ($1,647 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 the United Arab Emirates (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses increased by 85% to 1.7K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a notable expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses surged to $3.3M in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a strong expansion. As a result, imports reached 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 Oman in 2022:

1. China (675.8 tons)
2. United Arab Emirates (436.1 tons)
3. Turkey (326.4 tons)
4. Kuwait (175.1 tons)
5. India (62.5 tons)

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

In 2022, overseas shipments of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses decreased by -6.4% to 35 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 758% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 95 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses surged to $94K in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 546%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $136K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

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

1. Yemen (19.9 tons)
2. China (14.0 tons)
3. United Arab Emirates (1.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform