Price for Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Ghana - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Ghana (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Ghana (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Ghana
4. Exports of Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Ghana

Price for Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Ghana (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses amounted to $7,965 per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 22%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $11,982 per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($23,231 per ton), while the price for Belgium ($1,754 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+13.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Ghana (FOB) - 2022

In 2021, the average export price for polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses amounted to $5,659 per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price decreased by 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $14,920 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for India.

From 2013 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to 0.0% per year.

Imports of Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Ghana

In 2022, supplies from abroad of polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses decreased by -14.6% to 41 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 578%.

In value terms, imports of polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses declined to $329K in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 351% against the previous year.

Top Suppliers of Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms to Ghana in 2022:

1. Netherlands (23.9 tons)
2. Germany (11.5 tons)
3. Cote d'Ivoire (3.3 tons)
4. India (0.9 tons)
5. Ireland (0.9 tons)

Exports of Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Ghana

In 2021, the amount of polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses exported from Ghana stood at 45 tons, approximately equating the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a sharp shrinkage. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020.

In value terms, exports of polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses totaled $257K in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a sharp decline. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020.

Top Export Markets for Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms from Ghana in 2022:

1. India (45.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform