Price for Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Ireland - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Ireland (FOB) - 2023
  2. Price for Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Ireland (CIF) - 2023
  3. Exports of Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Ireland
  4. Imports of Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Ireland

Price for Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Ireland (FOB) - 2023

In December 2023, the average export price for cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses amounted to $19,283 per ton, flattening at the previous month. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2023 when the average export price increased by 22% m-o-m. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $20,481 per ton. From July 2023 to December 2023, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Japan ($30,111 per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($10,377 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Egypt (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Ireland (CIF) - 2023

The average import price for cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses stood at $7,359 per ton in December 2023, reducing by -9.4% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in August 2023 when the average import price increased by 124% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $10,332 per ton in October 2023; however, from November 2023 to December 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($8,086 per ton), while the price for France ($5,041 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+22.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Ireland

In 2022, approx. 2.4K tons of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses were exported from Ireland; picking up by 6.1% on the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 9.8%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses expanded notably to $39M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Ireland (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
India11.013.512.412.33.8%
Germany2.83.43.75.021.3%
Japan2.12.12.82.810.1%
France2.01.92.12.23.2%
Mexico0.61.10.91.946.8%
Spain1.41.31.11.76.7%
Italy1.40.81.61.64.6%
Turkey0.30.70.91.154.2%
Slovenia0.61.10.91.018.6%
Sweden0.70.50.51.012.6%
United States0.70.30.60.98.7%
Poland0.20.50.40.858.7%
Uruguay0.50.40.30.66.3%
Others6.86.66.46.0-4.1%
Total31.134.134.739.17.9%

Top Export Markets for Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms from Ireland in 2022:

  1. India (858.1 tons)
  2. Germany (282.2 tons)
  3. France (132.5 tons)
  4. Japan (115.5 tons)
  5. Spain (99.6 tons)
  6. Italy (90.3 tons)
  7. Mexico (87.0 tons)
  8. Uruguay (81.0 tons)
  9. United States (69.6 tons)
  10. Turkey (66.6 tons)
  11. Slovenia (63.5 tons)
  12. Sweden (51.7 tons)
  13. Poland (48.6 tons)

Imports of Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Ireland

In 2022, supplies from abroad of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses decreased by -58% to 6.7K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 160% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 16K tons, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses reached $28M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 7.9% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Import of Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Ireland (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Netherlands16.014.012.717.63.2%
France5.33.94.82.9-18.2%
AustriaN/AN/A6.32.4-61.9%
United States0.40.50.11.555.4%
Finland0.10.90.51.0115.4%
Belgium0.40.90.80.720.5%
United Kingdom2.94.50.20.2-59.0%
GermanyN/A0.10.90.241.4%
OthersN/A0.60.91.347.2%
Total25.225.227.227.73.2%

Top Suppliers of Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms to Ireland in 2022:

  1. Netherlands (2677.3 tons)
  2. Austria (2437.0 tons)
  3. France (767.2 tons)
  4. Finland (259.1 tons)
  5. Belgium (169.3 tons)
  6. United States (113.6 tons)
  7. Germany (54.6 tons)
  8. United Kingdom (18.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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