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

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

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

The average import price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses stood at $5,738 per ton in 2022, rising by 16% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.6%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($12,461 per ton), while the price for South Korea ($5,082 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (+22.8%), 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 Guatemala (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses stood at $4,511 per ton in 2022, rising by 10% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $7,700 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Costa Rica ($14,740 per ton), while the average price for exports to Nicaragua ($3,505 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 Cuba (+29.5%), 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 Guatemala

In 2022, approx. 1.4K tons of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses were imported into Guatemala; with an increase of 5.6% compared with the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses skyrocketed to $8M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.7% 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 +66.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 36% against the previous year. 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 Guatemala (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China0.50.91.83.591.3%
Germany1.40.81.51.52.3%
South Korea2.81.01.21.5-18.8%
Belgium0.91.21.30.7-8.0%
United States0.50.40.30.4-7.2%
Others0.20.50.40.535.7%
Total6.34.86.68.08.3%

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

  1. China (670.9 tons)
  2. South Korea (296.8 tons)
  3. Germany (237.1 tons)
  4. Belgium (104.3 tons)
  5. United States (32.5 tons)

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

In 2022, shipments abroad of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses decreased by -9.5% to 172 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +18.5% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +66.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 50%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 190 tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, exports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses contracted modestly to $774K in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.3% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +36.9% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $776K, leveling off in the following year.

Export of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Guatemala (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Nicaragua24826948148224.8%
Dominican Republic74.010611712418.8%
El Salvador54.613679.411227.1%
Honduras21.528.746.936.819.6%
Cuba15412.438.3N/A-50.1%
Others23.712.713.219.3-6.6%
Total57656577677410.4%

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

  1. Nicaragua (137.4 tons)
  2. El Salvador (15.6 tons)
  3. Dominican Republic (14.1 tons)
  4. Honduras (3.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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