Price for Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in New Zealand - 2024

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses stood at $7,848 per ton in 2022, rising by 7.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 23%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $9,127 per ton. From 2014 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 Japan ($13,123 per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($3,792 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+6.5%), 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 New Zealand (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses stood at $9,220 per ton in 2022, declining by -10.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $15,818 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to French Polynesia ($10,864 per ton) and Tonga ($10,426 per ton), while the average price for exports to Fiji ($8,839 per ton) and Australia ($9,346 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Samoa (+3.3%), 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 New Zealand

In 2022, imports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses into New Zealand skyrocketed to 315 tons, growing by 18% against 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +11.1% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak 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 soared to $2.5M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +17.8% 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 +63.5% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

1. China (59.7 tons)
2. Germany (55.6 tons)
3. United States (54.5 tons)
4. Taiwan (Chinese) (54.0 tons)
5. Japan (27.8 tons)
6. South Korea (18.3 tons)
7. Belgium (11.2 tons)
8. Sweden (9.1 tons)
9. Australia (4.9 tons)

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

For the fourth consecutive year, New Zealand recorded growth in overseas shipments of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses, which increased by 22% to 9.1 tons in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated significant growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +22.5% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +83.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 32%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses expanded sharply to $84K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 72% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

1. Fiji (4.9 tons)
2. Australia (3.2 tons)
3. French Polynesia (0.7 tons)
4. Tonga (0.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform