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

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses stood at $9,627 per ton in 2022, jumping by 26% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% 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 +70.8% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 27% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual 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 China ($23,293 per ton), while the price for Bosnia and Herzegovina ($5,686 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+6.4%), 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 Croatia (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses stood at $10,477 per ton in 2022, picking up by 80% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 93%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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 the United States ($24,318 per ton), while the average price for exports to Albania ($6,098 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 the United States (+42.6%), 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 Croatia

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses decreased by -9% to 684 tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 12% against the previous year.

In value terms, imports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses rose remarkably to $6.6M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated strong growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +18.2% 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 +65.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 42%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

1. Germany (364.6 tons)
2. Belgium (149.7 tons)
3. China (121.7 tons)
4. Bosnia and Herzegovina (21.2 tons)
5. Slovenia (16.3 tons)
6. Netherlands (1.4 tons)

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

In 2022, approx. 33 tons of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses were exported from Croatia; with a decrease of -51.6% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 421%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 67 tons, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, exports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses shrank to $341K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 343% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $391K, and then contracted in the following year.

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

1. Bosnia and Herzegovina (9.8 tons)
2. Albania (7.2 tons)
3. Hungary (4.6 tons)
4. Iran (2.9 tons)
5. United States (2.9 tons)
6. Slovenia (2.9 tons)
7. Serbia (1.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform