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

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses amounted to $5,857 per ton, growing by 22% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a slight curtailment. The import price peaked at $6,938 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($8,936 per ton), while the price for South Korea ($4,473 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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

The average export price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses stood at $8,884 per ton in 2022, rising by 5.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded moderate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 46% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($50,247 per ton), while the average price for exports to Peru ($2,640 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 Finland (+241.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, imports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses into Ecuador expanded rapidly to 2.1K tons, with an increase of 9.4% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +11.3% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses soared to $13M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +14.3% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +49.2% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Ecuador (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany3.63.84.36.320.5%
China0.31.41.72.191.3%
Sweden1.11.01.11.10.0%
United States1.20.80.70.9-9.1%
South Korea0.80.70.80.80.0%
Belgium0.90.50.50.6-12.6%
Dominican RepublicN/AN/AN/A0.30%
Others0.40.30.40.57.7%
Total8.48.69.412.514.2%

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

  1. Germany (1042.2 tons)
  2. China (453.4 tons)
  3. Sweden (179.3 tons)
  4. South Korea (170.5 tons)
  5. United States (104.1 tons)
  6. Belgium (88.0 tons)
  7. Dominican Republic (39.9 tons)

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

In 2022, shipments abroad of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses decreased by -16.1% to 4.2 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a precipitous decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 5.5% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 11 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses fell to $37K in 2022. In general, exports showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 9.9% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $61K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Export of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Ecuador (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
NorwayN/AN/AN/A12.70%
Colombia6.31.915.08.912.2%
Peru23.015.412.97.6-30.9%
Costa Rica20.413.210.34.2-41.0%
Chile2.52.22.41.7-12.1%
Panama3.21.81.11.6-20.6%
SwedenN/A26.3N/AN/A0%
OthersN/AN/AN/A0.10%
Total55.460.941.737.0-12.6%

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

  1. Peru (2895.0 kg)
  2. Norway (860.0 kg)
  3. Colombia (178.0 kg)
  4. Costa Rica (120.0 kg)
  5. Chile (63.0 kg)
  6. Panama (46.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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