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

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses stood at $6,311 per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses increased by +98.3% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain 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 France ($15,423 per ton), while the price for Poland ($1,343 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+9.7%), 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 Slovakia (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses amounted to $7,024 per ton, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 46%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $8,186 per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($18,069 per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($5,418 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 Ukraine (+42.5%), 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 Slovakia

In 2022, purchases abroad of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses decreased by -4.9% to 89 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 96 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses contracted to $561K in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 23%.

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

1. Czech Republic (28.8 tons)
2. Poland (20.0 tons)
3. France (11.1 tons)
4. Austria (10.9 tons)
5. Hungary (5.5 tons)
6. Germany (4.2 tons)
7. Finland (4.0 tons)

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

In 2022, the amount of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses exported from Slovakia dropped to 4.7 tons, waning by -12.1% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports recorded a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 28%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 5.4 tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, exports of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses stood at $33K in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 19% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $34K. 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 Slovakia in 2022:

1. Hungary (4.3 tons)
2. Ukraine (0.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform