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

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

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

In February 2022, the average import price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses amounted to $6,565 per ton, dropping by -3.6% against the previous month. Over the period from February 2021 to February 2022, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.7%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in October 2021 when the average import price increased by 19% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $6,810 per ton in January 2022, and then dropped in the following month.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Mexico ($15,725 per ton), while the price for China ($4,863 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From February 2021 to February 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+27.3%), 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 Colombia (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses stood at $5,609 per ton in 2022, surging by 9.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $8,885 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Costa Rica ($7,088 per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($3,123 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 Chile (+1.7%), 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 Colombia

In 2022, purchases abroad of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses decreased by -3.7% to 6.5K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.2% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 6.8K tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, imports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses skyrocketed to $47M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +15.7% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +54.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 23%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Import of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Colombia (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany10.811.211.715.011.6%
South Korea7.47.78.510.512.4%
China4.15.49.19.331.4%
United States4.34.15.06.715.9%
Sweden0.81.32.42.240.1%
Belgium2.11.91.81.4-12.6%
Mexico0.10.10.30.458.7%
Others0.70.81.21.322.9%
Total30.332.640.046.815.6%

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

  1. China (1933.9 tons)
  2. Germany (1900.2 tons)
  3. South Korea (1387.9 tons)
  4. United States (545.9 tons)
  5. Sweden (349.5 tons)
  6. Belgium (168.7 tons)
  7. Mexico (140.9 tons)

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

In 2022, the amount of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses exported from Colombia soared to 232 tons, picking up by 394% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. 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; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses surged to $1.3M in 2022. Overall, exports showed significant growth. As a result, the exports attained 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 Colombia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
VenezuelaN/AN/A97.9572484.3%
Saudi ArabiaN/AN/AN/A1890%
GuyanaN/AN/AN/A1260%
Ecuador12769.232.7124-0.8%
Peru22.114.013.110467.6%
Panama75.1N/A51.467.1-3.7%
Chile15.782.1N/A42.339.1%
Others31.226.245.877.435.4%
Total2711922411,30268.7%

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

  1. Venezuela (81.2 tons)
  2. Saudi Arabia (60.6 tons)
  3. Guyana (27.5 tons)
  4. Ecuador (21.1 tons)
  5. Peru (19.6 tons)
  6. Panama (10.6 tons)
  7. Chile (6.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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