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

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for cellulose acetates; plasticised, in primary formses stood at $3,801 per ton in 2022, increasing by 7.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 211% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $11,597 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 UK ($27,500 per ton), while the price for Denmark ($3,498 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+62.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, the average export price for cellulose acetates; plasticised, in primary formses amounted to $25,765 per ton, reducing by -73% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 316% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $95,265 per ton in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($42,464 per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($5,600 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 Norway (+26.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

For the fourth year in a row, Sweden recorded growth in supplies from abroad of cellulose acetates; plasticised, in primary formses, which increased by 18% to 26 tons in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +17.6% 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 +62.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of cellulose acetates; plasticised, in primary formses skyrocketed to $100K in 2022. In general, total imports indicated strong growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +14.8% 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 +51.4% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 45%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

1. Denmark (24.9 tons)
2. Netherlands (1.3 tons)

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

Exports of cellulose acetates; plasticised, in primary formses from Sweden surged to 1.1 tons in 2022, rising by 90% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 124%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of cellulose acetates; plasticised, in primary formses declined dramatically to $28K in 2022. Overall, exports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 598% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $54K, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

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

1. Norway (517.0 kg)
2. Belgium (416.0 kg)
3. Lithuania (129.0 kg)
4. United States (5.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform