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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses amounted to $3,791 per ton, with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 51%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($8,868 per ton), while the price for Turkey ($1,453 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+5.8%), 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 Tunisia (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses stood at $4,022 per ton in 2022, picking up by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Congo ($14,315 per ton), while the average price for exports to Cameroon ($379 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 Congo (+19.6%), 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 Tunisia

In 2022, the amount of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses imported into Tunisia expanded remarkably to 614 tons, surging by 8.2% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses surged to $2.3M in 2022. In general, imports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 77%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Import of Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Tunisia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany53.2174831824149.3%
Turkey3452271874085.7%
China85.659.012326645.9%
Sweden98.695.312918322.9%
France63.860.479.413729.0%
Italy11334.366.6111-0.6%
Finland44.342.213074.819.1%
Bulgaria25.923.028.637.413.0%
Others360312244286-7.4%
Total1,1891,0271,8192,32925.1%

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

  1. Turkey (281.1 tons)
  2. Germany (139.9 tons)
  3. China (49.3 tons)
  4. Sweden (38.8 tons)
  5. Italy (27.9 tons)
  6. Bulgaria (20.2 tons)
  7. France (15.4 tons)
  8. Finland (13.1 tons)

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

For the third consecutive year, Tunisia recorded decline in shipments abroad of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses, which decreased by -48.5% to 25 tons in 2022. In general, exports faced a precipitous shrinkage. The smallest decline of -29.7% was in 2020.

In value terms, exports of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses contracted dramatically to $101K in 2022. Overall, exports faced a sharp shrinkage. The smallest decline of -22.8% was in 2020.

Export of Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Tunisia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Libya61.083.954.357.0-2.2%
Algeria17210342.637.9-39.6%
Cameroon13.69.54.64.8-29.3%
EgyptN/AN/A33.6N/A0%
Others11.72.75.01.9-45.4%
Total258199140101-26.8%

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

  1. Cameroon (12.6 tons)
  2. Algeria (7.1 tons)
  3. Libya (5.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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