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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average export price for cellulose acetates; plasticised, in primary formses amounted to $2,491 per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 13%. The export price peaked at $4,736 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($3,500 per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa amounted to $2,491 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Romania (-3.0%).

Price for Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms in Hungary (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for cellulose acetates; plasticised, in primary formses amounted to $4,042 per ton, with a decrease of -23.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 59%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $7,013 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Czech Republic ($18,250 per ton), while the price for Germany ($2,763 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+19.4%).

Exports of Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms in Hungary

In 2022, shipments abroad of cellulose acetates; plasticised, in primary formses was finally on the rise to reach 19 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, showed a dramatic setback.

In value terms, exports of cellulose acetates; plasticised, in primary formses soared to $47K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous descent.

Top Export Markets for Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms from Hungary in 2022:

1. South Africa (19.0 tons)

Imports of Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms in Hungary

Imports of cellulose acetates; plasticised, in primary formses into Hungary shrank rapidly to 1.7 tons in 2022, with a decrease of -52.6% against 2021 figures. In general, imports showed a sharp decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year.

In value terms, imports of cellulose acetates; plasticised, in primary formses declined dramatically to $7K in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 35% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $19K, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms to Hungary in 2022:

1. Germany (1200.0 kg)
2. Romania (500.0 kg)
3. Czech Republic (28.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform