Price for Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in South Africa - 2024
Contents:
- Price for Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
- Price for Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in South Africa (FOB) - 2024
- Imports of Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in South Africa
- Exports of Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in South Africa
Price for Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
In 2022, the average import price for cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses amounted to $3,046 per ton, surging by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a modest expansion. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
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 France ($5,072 per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($1,062 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+5.6%), 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 South Africa (FOB) - 2024
In January 2024, the average export price for cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses amounted to $3,344 per ton, falling by -31.2% against the previous month. In general, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in December 2023 when the average export price increased by 15% month-to-month. The export price peaked at $4,884 per ton in January 2023; however, from February 2023 to January 2024, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In January 2024, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($4,041 per ton), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($533 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2023 to January 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Democratic Republic of the Congo (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
Imports of Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in South Africa
In 2022, approx. 15K tons of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses were imported into South Africa; increasing by 32% compared with the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period.
In value terms, imports of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses soared to $46M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +12.0% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Import of Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in South Africa (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Finland | 22.1 | 20.9 | 13.3 | 23.9 | 2.6% |
| Italy | 0.6 | 4.7 | 2.3 | 7.3 | 130.0% |
| China | 5.5 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 7.0 | 8.4% |
| France | 2.6 | 3.1 | 2.8 | 3.8 | 13.5% |
| Turkey | N/A | 0.3 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 108.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.3 | 0% |
| Others | 1.7 | 1.9 | 2.7 | 2.0 | 5.6% |
| Total | 32.5 | 35.4 | 27.2 | 45.7 | 12.0% |
Top Suppliers of Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms to South Africa in 2022:
- Finland (6.9K tons)
- China (4.1K tons)
- Italy (1.7K tons)
- Turkey (0.9K tons)
- France (0.8K tons)
- United Arab Emirates (0.3K tons)
Exports of Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in South Africa
For the fourth consecutive year, South Africa recorded growth in shipments abroad of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses, which increased by 68% to 7K tons in 2022. In general, exports showed significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, exports of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses skyrocketed to $32M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Export of Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in South Africa (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Zimbabwe | 5.1 | 10.1 | 7.1 | 24.3 | 68.3% |
| Zambia | 1.4 | 1.1 | 4.0 | 6.7 | 68.5% |
| Mozambique | N/A | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 123.6% |
| Namibia | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | -20.6% |
| Others | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.5 | -5.9% |
| Total | 7.5 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 32.3 | 62.7% |
Top Export Markets for Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms from South Africa in 2022:
- Zimbabwe (5.3K tons)
- Zambia (1.4K tons)
- Namibia (0.1K tons)
- Mozambique (0.1K tons)
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