Price for Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Costa Rica - 2022

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

Price for Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Costa Rica (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses stood at $6,362 per ton in 2022, rising by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $6,430 per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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 United States ($8,562 per ton), while the price for Switzerland ($4,019 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+19.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Costa Rica (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses amounted to $3,977 per ton, reducing by -6% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 31% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $8,266 per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Guatemala ($4,879 per ton), while the average price for exports to Panama amounted to $3,505 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Honduras (+18.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Costa Rica

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses, when their volume decreased by -11.7% to 1.1K tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 1.2K tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, imports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses expanded markedly to $6.7M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +16.7% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +58.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 39%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Top Suppliers of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms to Costa Rica in 2022:

1. Germany (365.8 tons)
2. China (258.3 tons)
3. Sweden (152.6 tons)
4. Belgium (87.9 tons)
5. United States (75.9 tons)
6. South Korea (35.3 tons)
7. Brazil (30.1 tons)
8. Spain (3.3 tons)

Exports of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Costa Rica

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses, when their volume decreased by -41.1% to 37 tons. In general, exports continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 39%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 64 tons, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses reduced notably to $149K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 48%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $269K, and then plummeted in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms from Costa Rica in 2022:

1. Panama (26.3 tons)
2. Guatemala (10.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform