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

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses amounted to $6,193 per ton, with an increase of 9.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 10% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $7,340 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 India ($10,083 per ton), while the price for China ($4,953 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+2.2%), 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 Sri Lanka (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses amounted to $7,237 per ton, increasing by 30% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 101%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($14,048 per ton), while the average price for exports to Maldives ($2,401 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 Pakistan (+25.7%), 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 Sri Lanka

In 2022, supplies from abroad of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses decreased by -21.9% to 847 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports saw a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 1.1K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses declined to $5.2M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 25% against the previous year.

Import of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Sri Lanka (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China1,2571,4692,0511,99916.7%
South Korea1,3851,7131,6981,026-9.5%
Belgium38446956469722.0%
Germany8891,036685579-13.3%
India11317933334244.6%
United States290430207265-3.0%
Switzerland10476.215754.8-19.2%
Others2644784502822.2%
Total4,6865,8496,1455,2443.8%

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

  1. China (403.5 tons)
  2. South Korea (196.1 tons)
  3. Belgium (83.4 tons)
  4. Germany (61.7 tons)
  5. India (33.9 tons)
  6. United States (32.2 tons)
  7. Switzerland (9.0 tons)

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

In 2022, approx. 23 tons of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses were exported from Sri Lanka; dropping by -21.8% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a dramatic setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 369%.

In value terms, exports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses rose slightly to $167K in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a sharp decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 535%.

Export of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Sri Lanka (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Vietnam40513.751.872.3-43.7%
Philippines1407.773.667.9-21.4%
New Zealand40.72.016.813.7-30.4%
United Arab Emirates17.91.08.97.9-23.9%
Maldives0.50.18.30.921.6%
Others8.91.54.84.5-20.3%
Total61225.8164167-35.1%

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

  1. Philippines (10.4 tons)
  2. Vietnam (9.3 tons)
  3. New Zealand (1.5 tons)
  4. United Arab Emirates (1.2 tons)
  5. Maldives (0.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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