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

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses amounted to $5,497 per ton, growing by 37% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a slight decrease. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $6,231 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Sweden ($7,250 per ton), while the price for Italy ($868 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+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 Ghana (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses stood at $4,089 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 2.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a tangible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 75%. The export price peaked at $4,883 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($5,526 per ton), while the average price for exports to Burkina Faso stood at $4,025 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Nigeria (+7.5%).

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

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in overseas purchases of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses, when their volume decreased by -2.1% to 1.5K tons. Over the period under review, total imports indicated significant growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +24.1% 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 +91.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 74% against the previous year.

In value terms, imports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses surged to $8.5M in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 105%. Imports peaked 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 Ghana (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China3903,1733,1766,763158.8%
Belgium20582.255868849.7%
United States7131,1021,548265-28.1%
Sweden86574123072.2-56.3%
Italy37.435.237.839.11.5%
South Africa15.848.711630.224.1%
Others5274556676135.2%
Total2,7545,6376,3348,47145.4%

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

  1. China (1211.0 tons)
  2. Belgium (119.4 tons)
  3. United States (48.2 tons)
  4. Italy (45.1 tons)
  5. South Africa (21.0 tons)
  6. Sweden (10.0 tons)

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

In 2022, shipments abroad of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses decreased by -18.4% to 5.4 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 1,307% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 8.2 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses declined sharply to $22K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 1,907%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $32K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Export of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Ghana (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Burkina Faso1.517.325.621.0141.0%
NigeriaN/A0.61.21.347.2%
AngolaN/A14.2N/AN/A0%
Others0.1N/AN/AN/A0%
Total1.632.126.722.3140.7%

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

  1. Burkina Faso (5.2 tons)
  2. Nigeria (0.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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