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

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

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

The average import price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses stood at $6,188 per ton in 2022, increasing by 14% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a mild descent. The import price peaked at $7,126 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($13,827 per ton), while the price for Italy ($4,427 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+3.2%), 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 Spain (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses stood at $6,691 per ton in 2022, declining by -5% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 24% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $9,606 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a 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 France ($12,451 per ton), while the average price for exports to Colombia ($4,654 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 Colombia (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses, when their volume decreased by -12.8% to 10K tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 12K tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, imports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses shrank modestly to $63M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $64M, leveling off in the following year.

Import of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Spain (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany13.716.522.223.619.9%
China4.47.712.713.143.9%
Belgium14.49.611.39.0-14.5%
South Korea7.57.28.17.3-0.9%
Netherlands1.51.92.93.026.0%
Sweden1.11.61.91.613.3%
Italy0.70.60.50.84.6%
United Kingdom7.37.5N/AN/A2.7%
Others2.32.94.34.827.8%
Total52.955.463.863.36.2%

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

  1. Germany (3.9K tons)
  2. China (2.4K tons)
  3. Belgium (1.6K tons)
  4. South Korea (1.5K tons)
  5. Netherlands (0.2K tons)
  6. Italy (0.2K tons)
  7. Sweden (0.2K tons)

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

In 2022, the amount of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses exported from Spain soared to 878 tons, rising by 39% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses soared to $5.9M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 61%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Export of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Spain (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Portugal1,2372,1442,4873,43340.5%
France24215513341419.6%
Morocco17122628840633.4%
CubaN/A27730.9236-7.7%
Netherlands88.386.524622636.8%
Algeria14620620421613.9%
ColombiaN/A9.47.2200361.3%
Italy23762.1179126-19.0%
Costa Rica1.81602417.762.3%
Others27252862661231.0%
Total2,3953,8544,4435,87734.9%

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

  1. Portugal (519.1 tons)
  2. Morocco (82.1 tons)
  3. Algeria (46.0 tons)
  4. Colombia (42.9 tons)
  5. Netherlands (37.7 tons)
  6. France (33.3 tons)
  7. Cuba (27.2 tons)
  8. Italy (25.9 tons)
  9. Costa Rica (1.6 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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