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

Contents:

  1. Price for Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Portugal (CIF) - 2023
  2. Price for Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Portugal (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Portugal
  4. Exports of Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Portugal

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

In December 2023, the average import price for cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses amounted to $12,060 per ton, with an increase of 225% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price showed a perceptible increase. The import price peaked at $14,321 per ton in September 2023; however, from October 2023 to December 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In December 2023, the country with the highest price was Germany ($87,395 per ton), while the price for Finland ($1,365 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 Germany (+26.2%), 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 Portugal (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses stood at $7,244 per ton in 2022, increasing by 35% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 801% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $8,743 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Algeria ($8,386 per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($4,139 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 Spain (-0.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

For the fourth year in a row, Portugal recorded growth in overseas purchases of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses, which increased by 6.1% to 513 tons in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 86% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses rose remarkably to $2.6M in 2022. In general, imports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Import of Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Portugal (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Spain5335731,5161,72147.8%
Belgium3.20.6115350378.2%
Germany11418521225831.3%
France93.766.293.212510.1%
Italy89.21502881014.2%
Netherlands53.417657.156.72.0%
FinlandN/AN/A16.634.0104.8%
China83.334.90.80.5-81.8%
Others3782391173.2-79.6%
Total1,3481,4252,4162,64925.3%

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

  1. Spain (376.1 tons)
  2. Italy (38.7 tons)
  3. Germany (38.2 tons)
  4. France (33.2 tons)
  5. Belgium (10.6 tons)
  6. Netherlands (8.3 tons)
  7. Finland (8.0 tons)
  8. China (0.1 tons)

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

In 2022, the amount of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses exported from Portugal soared to 14 tons, with an increase of 40% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a dramatic setback.

In value terms, exports of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses skyrocketed to $105K in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic contraction.

Export of Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Portugal (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
AlgeriaN/AN/AN/A67.50%
Angola2880.433.227.6-54.2%
Cabo Verde18.38.22.14.8-36.0%
Guinea-BissauN/A0.13.84.6578.2%
Spain6.911.911.60.1-75.6%
IrelandN/A37.2N/AN/A0%
Others4.10.54.6N/A5.9%
Total31758.255.3105-30.8%

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

  1. Algeria (8.0 tons)
  2. Angola (4.4 tons)
  3. Guinea-Bissau (1.1 tons)
  4. Cabo Verde (0.9 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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