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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses amounted to $5,831 per ton, surging by 24% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Sweden ($5,775 per ton) and Germany ($5,775 per ton), while the price for India ($5,774 per ton) and the United Arab Emirates ($5,775 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+9.4%), 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 Oman (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses stood at $9,321 per ton in 2022, picking up by 8.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 98% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($9,376 per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($9,000 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 Arab Emirates (+5.0%), 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 Oman

In 2022, purchases abroad of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses decreased by -1.8% to 774 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 13% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 872 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses soared to $4.5M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

1. China (255.8 tons)
2. United Arab Emirates (245.8 tons)
3. Germany (110.8 tons)
4. Belgium (74.2 tons)
5. Sweden (22.6 tons)
6. Netherlands (19.5 tons)
7. United States (4.5 tons)

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

In 2022, approx. 221 kg of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses were exported from Oman; shrinking by -17.5% against 2021. Overall, exports faced a abrupt descent. The smallest decline of -17.5% was in 2020.

In value terms, exports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses declined to $2.1K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep contraction. The smallest decline of -10.2% was in 2020.

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

1. United Arab Emirates (149.0 kg)
2. Qatar (63.0 kg)
3. Saudi Arabia (8.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform