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

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

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

The average import price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses stood at $5,264 per ton in 2022, rising by 12% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible decline. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $6,538 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($11,734 per ton), while the price for India ($3,132 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 (+6.2%), 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 Kenya (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses amounted to $6,858 per ton, growing by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $10,367 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Burundi ($13,116 per ton), while the average price for exports to Uganda ($4,911 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 South Sudan (+16.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

For the fourth year in a row, Kenya recorded growth in overseas purchases of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses, which increased by 23% to 985 tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +14.8% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses surged to $5.2M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +18.5% 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 +66.4% 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 Kenya (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China6857148491,68034.9%
Netherlands41246795193531.4%
Germany50055258674414.2%
Sweden33331235545711.1%
India3412323494439.1%
South Korea11144892.232543.1%
Belgium12215586.723223.9%
United States395355225102-36.3%
Others2172022492667.0%
Total3,1153,4373,7445,18318.5%

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

  1. China (336.7 tons)
  2. Netherlands (145.8 tons)
  3. India (141.4 tons)
  4. Germany (135.8 tons)
  5. Sweden (72.3 tons)
  6. South Korea (47.3 tons)
  7. Belgium (40.1 tons)
  8. United States (8.7 tons)

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

In 2022, shipments abroad of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses decreased by -22.6% to 89 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 440% against the previous year.

In value terms, exports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses expanded sharply to $607K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 438%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Export of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Kenya (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Rwanda5.369.4102192230.9%
Uganda47.010562.414043.9%
Tanzania2.486.785.7126274.4%
Burundi2.718.266.4106239.9%
South Sudan0.110.10.132.8589.6%
South KoreaN/AN/A247N/A0%
IndiaN/A27.0N/AN/A0%
Others1.2N/A3.510.2104.1%
Total58.8316567607117.7%

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

  1. Uganda (28.6 tons)
  2. Tanzania (23.3 tons)
  3. Rwanda (21.7 tons)
  4. Burundi (8.1 tons)
  5. South Sudan (5.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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