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

Contents:

1. Price for Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Slovakia (CIF) - 2023
2. Price for Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Slovakia (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Slovakia
4. Exports of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Slovakia

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

The average import price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses stood at $6,595 per ton in November 2023, shrinking by -2.4% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2023 an increase of 176% m-o-m. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $19,019 per ton. From April 2023 to November 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Poland ($10,921 per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($5,788 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+7.6%), 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 Slovakia (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses amounted to $15,013 per ton, with an increase of 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a sharp shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 86% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $341,889 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($26,790 per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($4,940 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 Ukraine (+35.5%), 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 Slovakia

In 2022, approx. 659 tons of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses were imported into Slovakia; shrinking by -18.7% compared with 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 811 tons, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses rose rapidly to $4.7M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. 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 Slovakia in 2022:

1. Germany (550.4 tons)
2. Poland (34.5 tons)
3. Belgium (25.0 tons)
4. Czech Republic (18.5 tons)
5. Sweden (10.6 tons)

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

In 2022, shipments abroad of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses decreased by -78.8% to 709 kg, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 1,013%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 3.6 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses declined sharply to $11K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 1,530%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $43K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

1. Ukraine (200.0 kg)
2. Poland (200.0 kg)
3. Bulgaria (200.0 kg)
4. Slovenia (50.0 kg)
5. Romania (48.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform