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

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

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

The average export price for polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses stood at $34,825 per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Belgium amounted to +14.4% per year.

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

In 2022, the average import price for polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses amounted to $6,087 per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 24%. The import price peaked at $10,208 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($17,177 per ton), while the price for Denmark ($1,820 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, overseas shipments of polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses decreased by 0% to 355 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports saw a dramatic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 4%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 1.4K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses amounted to $12M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 8% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $25M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

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

1. United Arab Emirates (354.9 tons)

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

In 2022, approx. 388 tons of polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses were imported into the UK; almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, imports saw a precipitous decrease. The smallest decline of -33.4% was in 2020.

In value terms, imports of polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses totaled $2.4M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a dramatic downturn. The smallest decline of -17.7% was in 2020.

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

1. Netherlands (260.5 tons)
2. France (50.4 tons)
3. Germany (28.9 tons)
4. Ireland (19.4 tons)
5. Italy (13.8 tons)
6. Denmark (9.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform