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

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  1. Price for Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in France (CIF) - 2023
  2. Price for Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in France (FOB) - 2023
  3. Imports of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in France
  4. Exports of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in France

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

In December 2023, the average import price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses amounted to $8,889 per ton, declining by -12.3% against the previous month. In general, the import price showed a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in August 2023 an increase of 44% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $12,757 per ton in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to December 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In December 2023, the country with the highest price was the United States ($54,828 per ton), while the price for China ($4,733 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+6.2%), 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 France (FOB) - 2023

The average export price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses stood at $34,445 per ton in December 2023, which is down by -42.8% against the previous month. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a moderate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in November 2023 an increase of 142% m-o-m. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $60,198 per ton, and then dropped remarkably in the following month.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In December 2023, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($77,024 per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($15,271 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Indonesia (+15.6%), 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 France

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses decreased by -3.1% to 15K tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 15K tons, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses expanded sharply to $138M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +10.5% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 29%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Import of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in France (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany44.352.649.951.65.2%
United States8.80.437.432.053.8%
Belgium13.819.820.729.428.7%
South Korea5.84.84.56.43.3%
United Kingdom13.010.73.16.0-22.7%
Netherlands3.44.53.54.49.0%
Spain0.40.20.62.993.5%
Sweden2.92.22.62.8-1.2%
Others10.11.62.42.8-34.8%
Total10296.912513810.6%

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

  1. Germany (7.3K tons)
  2. Belgium (3.7K tons)
  3. United States (1.1K tons)
  4. South Korea (0.7K tons)
  5. Sweden (0.5K tons)
  6. Netherlands (0.4K tons)
  7. Spain (0.4K tons)
  8. United Kingdom (0.1K tons)

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

Exports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses from France rose notably to 2.2K tons in 2022, with an increase of 7.8% compared with the year before. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 142%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses reached $57M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 199%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Export of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in France (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Spain1.92.311.910.777.9%
Germany0.30.110.210.5227.1%
Italy1.41.97.07.978.0%
Poland0.60.92.13.172.9%
Ireland2.13.13.22.810.1%
Turkey1.71.72.12.615.2%
Belgium1.11.82.12.531.5%
Egypt1.10.80.62.022.1%
Brazil1.11.00.91.22.9%
Serbia0.80.71.00.80.0%
Morocco0.30.80.80.838.7%
Algeria0.50.60.80.711.9%
Russia1.20.10.20.4-30.7%
Others3.62.311.211.346.4%
Total17.618.053.957.448.3%

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

  1. Germany (451.1 tons)
  2. Spain (431.1 tons)
  3. Italy (307.9 tons)
  4. Ireland (134.4 tons)
  5. Belgium (90.2 tons)
  6. Poland (89.8 tons)
  7. Egypt (89.1 tons)
  8. Turkey (73.3 tons)
  9. Brazil (61.6 tons)
  10. Algeria (33.5 tons)
  11. Serbia (32.8 tons)
  12. Morocco (27.0 tons)
  13. Russia (20.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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