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

Contents:

1. Price for Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Romania (CIF) - 2023
2. Price for Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Romania (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Romania
4. Exports of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Romania

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

The average import price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses stood at $5,998 per ton in December 2023, surging by 3.2% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in November 2023 an increase of 37% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $8,778 per ton in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to December 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to +1.9% per month.

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

In 2022, the average export price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses amounted to $6,227 per ton, with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $8,652 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Greece ($16,361 per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($4,546 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 Greece (+10.3%), 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 Romania

For the fourth consecutive year, Romania recorded growth in purchases abroad of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses, which increased by 0.2% to 6K tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 7.1% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses surged to $39M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +18.4% 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 +65.8% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 28%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

1. Germany (4299.6 tons)
2. Belgium (612.6 tons)
3. Poland (203.8 tons)
4. China (183.0 tons)
5. South Korea (145.7 tons)
6. Netherlands (130.1 tons)
7. Turkey (104.8 tons)

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

In 2022, shipments abroad of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses decreased by -24.1% to 107 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, total exports indicated strong growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +13.1% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +44.5% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 61%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 141 tons, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses reduced to $669K in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +17.7% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +63.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 35%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $700K, and then declined modestly in the following year.

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

1. Serbia (21.6 tons)
2. Bulgaria (21.2 tons)
3. Moldova (15.3 tons)
4. Italy (12.2 tons)
5. Hungary (11.6 tons)
6. Greece (5.6 tons)
7. Poland (5.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform