Price for Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Finland - 2023

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

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

The average import price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses stood at $8,283 per ton in 2022, rising by 9.4% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 27% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $9,919 per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($14,551 per ton), while the price for China ($3,951 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+9.0%), 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 Finland (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses stood at $8,558 per ton in 2022, increasing by 11% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain 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 Poland ($11,930 per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($733 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 Poland (+5.1%), 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 Finland

Imports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses into Finland rose rapidly to 763 tons in 2022, picking up by 5.9% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +13.6% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure 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 surged to $6.3M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Import of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Finland (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany1,5222,3552,2852,51918.3%
South Korea37559935584130.9%
Belgium19574574573755.8%
Netherlands5859811,1267126.8%
Sweden41238273157811.9%
United Kingdom105649N/A20124.2%
Japan65.9N/A3.118841.8%
China51.934.120.189.820.1%
United States1,4830.70.1N/A-99.2%
Others3642521894507.3%
Total5,1605,9995,4556,3167.0%

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

  1. Germany (334.2 tons)
  2. Sweden (105.9 tons)
  3. Belgium (94.5 tons)
  4. Netherlands (93.0 tons)
  5. South Korea (57.8 tons)
  6. China (22.7 tons)
  7. Japan (15.9 tons)
  8. United Kingdom (10.8 tons)

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

In 2022, overseas shipments of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses decreased by -47.4% to 59 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 145 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses reduced markedly to $504K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 34% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $912K. 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 Finland (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Russia490714570222-23.2%
Estonia97.410411299.70.8%
Denmark76.156.684.377.90.8%
Lithuania0.325.873.556.8474.2%
PolandN/AN/AN/A33.30%
United StatesN/AN/A16.4N/A0%
Others18.911.89.914.7-8.0%
Total683912867504-9.6%

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

  1. Russia (29.7 tons)
  2. Estonia (11.0 tons)
  3. Denmark (7.7 tons)
  4. Lithuania (6.8 tons)
  5. Poland (2.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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