Price for Cellulose Acetates; Non-Plasticised, in Primary Forms in Japan - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Cellulose Acetates; Non-Plasticised, in Primary Forms in Japan (CIF) - 2023
  2. Price for Cellulose Acetates; Non-Plasticised, in Primary Forms in Japan (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Cellulose Acetates; Non-Plasticised, in Primary Forms in Japan
  4. Exports of Cellulose Acetates; Non-Plasticised, in Primary Forms in Japan

Price for Cellulose Acetates; Non-Plasticised, in Primary Forms in Japan (CIF) - 2023

In November 2023, the average import price for cellulose acetates; non-plasticised, in primary formses amounted to $5,362 per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in July 2023 when the average import price increased by 5.3% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $5,551 per ton in November 2022; however, from December 2022 to November 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to -0.3% per month.

Price for Cellulose Acetates; Non-Plasticised, in Primary Forms in Japan (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for cellulose acetates; non-plasticised, in primary formses amounted to $7,098 per ton, growing by 97% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a mild expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 132%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($13,229 per ton), while the average price for exports to Vietnam totaled $6,753 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+11.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Cellulose Acetates; Non-Plasticised, in Primary Forms in Japan

In 2022, overseas purchases of cellulose acetates; non-plasticised, in primary formses decreased by -27.2% to 2.7K tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 17%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 4K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of cellulose acetates; non-plasticised, in primary formses declined notably to $12M in 2022. In general, imports saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 18%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $18M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Import of Cellulose Acetates; Non-Plasticised, in Primary Forms in Japan (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States15.518.316.712.1-7.9%
OthersN/AN/AN/AN/A0%
Total15.518.316.712.1-7.9%

Top Suppliers of Cellulose Acetates; Non-Plasticised, in Primary Forms to Japan in 2022:

  1. United States (2.7K tons)

Exports of Cellulose Acetates; Non-Plasticised, in Primary Forms in Japan

In 2022, shipments abroad of cellulose acetates; non-plasticised, in primary formses decreased by -99.8% to 9 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports faced a sharp curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 75% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 6.1K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of cellulose acetates; non-plasticised, in primary formses reduced notably to $64K in 2022. In general, exports faced a dramatic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 0.4% against the previous year.

Export of Cellulose Acetates; Non-Plasticised, in Primary Forms in Japan (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Vietnam0.9N/A0.10.1-51.9%
Russia3.6N/AN/AN/A0%
South Korea14.20.8N/AN/A-94.4%
GermanyN/A18.219.1N/A4.9%
United States5.5N/AN/AN/A0%
OthersN/AN/AN/AN/A0%
Total24.219.119.20.1-84.0%

Top Export Markets for Cellulose Acetates; Non-Plasticised, in Primary Forms from Japan in 2022:

  1. Vietnam (8.5 tons)
  2. United States (0.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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