Price for Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Malaysia - 2024

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses stood at $4,206 per ton in 2022, rising by 5.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 18%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $4,897 per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average 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 Taiwan (Chinese) ($8,947 per ton), while the price for Turkey ($2,655 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Malaysia (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses stood at $3,778 per ton in 2022, dropping by -29.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 158% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $5,375 per ton in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cambodia ($11,928 per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($1,772 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 Myanmar (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses into Malaysia soared to 2.2K tons in 2022, rising by 40% compared with the previous year. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.8% 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 +65.0% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses soared to $9.3M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +17.9% 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 +72.3% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

1. China (1197.7 tons)
2. Finland (170.8 tons)
3. Germany (168.7 tons)
4. Turkey (167.3 tons)
5. France (132.0 tons)
6. Japan (79.2 tons)
7. United States (69.0 tons)
8. Italy (33.8 tons)

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

In 2022, exports of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses from Malaysia surged to 181 tons, with an increase of 43% on the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 82% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses totaled $683K in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a significant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +21.0% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +77.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 64% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

1. Vietnam (112.9 tons)
2. Turkey (25.0 tons)
3. Singapore (15.2 tons)
4. Thailand (11.6 tons)
5. Cambodia (3.5 tons)
6. United Arab Emirates (3.4 tons)
7. Gabon (3.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform