Price for Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Chile - 2024

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

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

The average import price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses stood at $7,126 per ton in 2022, surging by 36% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($16,781 per ton), while the price for Turkey ($2,117 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

In 2022, the average export price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses amounted to $9,379 per ton, with an increase of 52% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($12,262 per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($4,831 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 Brazil (+16.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, supplies from abroad of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses decreased by -30.4% to 1.8K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 22%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 2.6K tons, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

In value terms, imports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses reduced to $13M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +9.1% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $13M, and then reduced in the following year.

Import of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Chile (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany3.54.25.24.04.6%
United States2.42.52.73.07.7%
China1.11.21.92.429.7%
South Korea0.90.61.42.030.5%
Sweden1.01.41.00.4-26.3%
Belgium0.50.40.60.2-26.3%
TurkeyN/AN/AN/A0.10%
Others0.40.80.60.720.5%
Total9.811.013.512.79.0%

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

  1. Germany (716.5 tons)
  2. China (396.0 tons)
  3. South Korea (334.4 tons)
  4. United States (178.5 tons)
  5. Sweden (57.8 tons)
  6. Turkey (32.2 tons)
  7. Belgium (31.3 tons)

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

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses increased by 147% to 56 tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline.

In value terms, exports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses skyrocketed to $527K in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed strong growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Chile (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Argentina90.616588.447974.2%
BrazilN/A1.615.526.2304.7%
BoliviaN/AN/AN/A10.80%
MexicoN/AN/A15.08.3-44.7%
Paraguay3.927.216.31.3-30.7%
Ecuador49.30.3N/AN/A-99.4%
Peru13329.94.3N/A-82.0%
United States87.994.5N/AN/A7.5%
OthersN/AN/A0.31.8500.0%
Total36531914052713.0%

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

  1. Argentina (50.0 tons)
  2. Brazil (2.1 tons)
  3. Bolivia (2.0 tons)
  4. Mexico (1.7 tons)
  5. Paraguay (0.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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