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

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

Price for Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Saudi Arabia (FOB) - 2022

In 2021, the average export price for cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses amounted to $2,776 per ton, surging by 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, faced a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $5,162 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, 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 Jordan ($3,728 per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($1,440 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2016 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Oman (+15.2%), 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 Saudi Arabia (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses stood at $2,007 per ton in 2021, declining by -18.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $3,430 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, 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 France ($3,475 per ton), while the price for Finland ($1,685 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+12.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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

For the third year in a row, Saudi Arabia recorded growth in shipments abroad of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses, which increased by 41% to 243 tons in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 223% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses expanded rapidly to $505K in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 398% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Export of Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Saudi Arabia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY20202021CAGR,
2020-2021
KuwaitN/A1960%
JordanN/A1380%
OmanN/A1080%
TurkeyN/A31.70%
Egypt54.0N/A0%
Netherlands16.7N/A0%
Bahrain25.0N/A0%
OthersN/A3.30%
Total95.8477397.9%

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

  1. Kuwait (73.2 tons)
  2. Oman (38.0 tons)
  3. Jordan (36.9 tons)
  4. Turkey (22.0 tons)

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

In 2021, approx. 4.6K tons of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses were imported into Saudi Arabia; shrinking by -2% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports faced a sharp decline.

In value terms, imports of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses fell sharply to $9.3M in 2021. In general, imports saw a sharp contraction.

Import of Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Saudi Arabia (Million USD)
COUNTRY201920202021CAGR,
2019-2021
FinlandN/A0.64.4633.3%
China4.53.82.8-21.1%
Germany0.90.30.5-25.5%
France0.30.50.30.0%
United States1.43.4N/A142.9%
Italy0.6N/AN/A0%
Turkey6.51.8N/A-72.3%
Others1.41.31.3-3.6%
Total15.611.69.3-22.8%

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

  1. Finland (2583.2 tons)
  2. China (1462.3 tons)
  3. Germany (137.8 tons)
  4. France (91.7 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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