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

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses stood at $5,133 per ton in 2022, picking up by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a mild setback. The import price peaked at $5,691 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($6,579 per ton), while the price for Russia ($3,866 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (-0.4%), 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 Kazakhstan (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses amounted to $5,846 per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $9,846 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($9,017 per ton), while the average price for exports to Tajikistan ($1,805 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 Uzbekistan (+16.8%), 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 Kazakhstan

In 2022, the amount of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses imported into Kazakhstan declined markedly to 2.4K tons, which is down by -26.5% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 41%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 3.3K tons, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses dropped significantly to $12M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +23.1% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 47%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $15M, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

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

1. China (1051.3 tons)
2. Germany (822.8 tons)
3. Russia (242.8 tons)
4. South Korea (135.7 tons)
5. Netherlands (48.5 tons)
6. Sweden (42.3 tons)
7. Belgium (30.6 tons)

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

In 2022, overseas shipments of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses decreased by -21.5% to 40 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 59 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses dropped markedly to $232K in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 37%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $337K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

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

1. Kyrgyzstan (23.9 tons)
2. Uzbekistan (10.9 tons)
3. Russia (3.8 tons)
4. Tajikistan (1.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform