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

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses stood at $3,678 per ton in 2022, increasing by 18% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $4,083 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Belgium ($30,755 per ton), while the price for Austria ($2,624 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+17.9%), 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 Sweden (FOB) - 2023

In December 2023, the average export price for cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses amounted to $12,815 per ton, standing approximately at the previous month. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in September 2023 an increase of 281% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $28,058 per ton in March 2023; however, from April 2023 to December 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In December 2023, the country with the highest price was the United States ($382K per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway totaled $3,973 per ton.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (0.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

In 2022, imports of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses into Sweden dropped modestly to 2.3K tons, approximately mirroring 2021. Overall, imports saw a pronounced descent.

In value terms, imports of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses soared to $8.6M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed 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 Sweden (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Finland3.43.53.24.16.4%
Austria1.81.61.61.80.0%
BelgiumN/AN/A0.71.4100.0%
Italy0.50.70.40.4-7.2%
France0.60.30.50.3-20.6%
Germany0.30.30.30.30.0%
Others1.51.20.70.3-41.5%
Total8.17.57.48.62.0%

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

  1. Finland (1260.6 tons)
  2. Austria (692.0 tons)
  3. Italy (164.1 tons)
  4. France (72.3 tons)
  5. Germany (54.9 tons)
  6. Belgium (45.4 tons)

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

In 2022, the amount of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses exported from Sweden rose to 223 tons, growing by 3.3% against 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 5.7% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses skyrocketed to $2.2M in 2022. In general, total exports indicated prominent 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, exports increased by +51.3% against 2019 indices. 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 Sweden (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Finland6707117521,20621.6%
Denmark54164876878213.1%
Norway174139135117-12.4%
Russia0.1N/A9.845.7670.3%
Turkey11.6N/AN/AN/A0%
Others52.110770.341.2-7.5%
Total1,4481,6051,7352,19214.8%

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

  1. Denmark (135.1 tons)
  2. Finland (57.5 tons)
  3. Norway (21.3 tons)
  4. Russia (5.7 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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