Price for Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Argentina - 2023

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

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

The average import price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses stood at $9,837 per ton in 2022, picking up by 58% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses increased by +75.8% against 2019 indices. 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 the United States ($18,852 per ton), while the price for South Korea ($5,766 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

The average export price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses stood at $13,344 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 101% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was El Salvador ($84,519 per ton), while the average price for exports to Chile ($10,331 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 Uruguay (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Argentina

In 2022, overseas purchases of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses decreased by -18.8% to 3.7K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports showed a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 18%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 5K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses surged to $37M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +15.9% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +55.6% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Argentina (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany4.24.66.19.430.8%
United States6.38.98.38.711.4%
China3.94.74.18.127.6%
Sweden3.13.23.34.08.9%
South Korea2.11.51.51.6-8.7%
Belgium2.13.01.51.0-21.9%
Others1.92.83.53.927.1%
Total23.528.628.536.615.9%

Top Suppliers of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms to Argentina in 2022:

  1. Germany (1453.8 tons)
  2. China (938.2 tons)
  3. United States (459.8 tons)
  4. Sweden (420.5 tons)
  5. South Korea (273.3 tons)
  6. Belgium (84.0 tons)

Exports of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Argentina

In 2022, overseas shipments of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses decreased by -70.9% to 1.2 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports faced a precipitous setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 272%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 40 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses declined rapidly to $16K in 2022. Overall, exports faced a dramatic decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 378%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $238K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Export of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Argentina (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Uruguay20.410.10.56.5-31.7%
Chile26.51145.95.2-41.9%
El SalvadorN/AN/AN/A2.30%
Brazil2.0N/AN/A1.7-5.3%
Paraguay0.894.8N/AN/A11750.0%
GermanyN/AN/A33.5N/A0%
SloveniaN/A17.3N/AN/A0%
BoliviaN/AN/A8.1N/A0%
OthersN/A1.30.5N/A-61.5%
Total49.723848.615.7-31.9%

Top Export Markets for Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms from Argentina in 2022:

  1. Uruguay (522.0 kg)
  2. Chile (501.0 kg)
  3. Brazil (126.0 kg)
  4. El Salvador (27.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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