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

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

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

The average export price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses stood at $9,416 per ton in December 2023, surging by 4.3% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in August 2023 when the average export price increased by 21% m-o-m. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $9,828 per ton. From September 2023 to December 2023, the the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Brazil ($13,666 per ton), while the average price for exports to Vietnam ($5,764 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brazil (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

The average import price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses stood at $8,833 per ton in December 2023, with a decrease of -6.8% against the previous month. Over the period from December 2022 to December 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +2.2%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in February 2023 when the average import price increased by 30% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $9,677 per ton in September 2023; however, from October 2023 to December 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In December 2023, the country with the highest price was the United States ($14,272 per ton), while the price for Japan stood at $10,145 per ton.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses, when their volume decreased by -9.7% to 63K tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 2,213% against the previous year.

In value terms, exports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses expanded slightly to $461M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 2,002%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Export of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Belgium (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Italy0.232.545.847.4518.8%
United States2.436.337.940.3156.1%
France2.130.132.031.4146.4%
Germany0.235.445.728.0419.2%
Egypt0.517.618.323.5260.9%
Netherlands1.318.619.821.8156.0%
Turkey0.517.718.321.0247.6%
India0.511.813.216.7222.0%
United Kingdom0.322.115.712.5246.7%
China1.514.110.911.094.3%
Poland0.313.411.09.7218.6%
Saudi Arabia0.26.07.78.9254.4%
Spain0.310.912.98.2201.2%
Others10.4164162181159.1%
Total20.5431451461182.3%

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

  1. Italy (10.0K tons)
  2. United States (5.6K tons)
  3. Germany (4.8K tons)
  4. France (3.5K tons)
  5. Egypt (2.8K tons)
  6. Netherlands (2.7K tons)
  7. Turkey (2.2K tons)
  8. India (1.9K tons)
  9. Poland (1.8K tons)
  10. United Kingdom (1.6K tons)
  11. Spain (1.4K tons)
  12. Saudi Arabia (1.3K tons)
  13. China (1.3K tons)

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

In 2022, imports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses into Belgium amounted to 31K tons, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 692%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses totaled $210M in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 637%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Import of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Belgium (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States1.070.672.288.1345.0%
Netherlands7.473.694.585.1125.7%
Germany9.318.413.025.339.6%
Sweden3.13.56.66.326.7%
Others2.65.83.85.226.0%
Total23.3172190210108.1%

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

  1. Netherlands (17.9K tons)
  2. United States (6.9K tons)
  3. Germany (4.0K tons)
  4. Sweden (1.2K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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