Price for Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Switzerland - 2024

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  1. Price for Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Switzerland (CIF) - 2024
  2. Price for Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Switzerland
  4. Exports of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Switzerland

Price for Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Switzerland (CIF) - 2024

The average import price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses stood at $13,880 per ton in January 2024, with a decrease of -8.1% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in December 2023 an increase of 40% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $16,306 per ton in June 2023; however, from July 2023 to January 2024, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In January 2024, the country with the highest price was the United States ($46,168 per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($6,188 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2023 to January 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+8.1%), 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 Switzerland (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses stood at $41,834 per ton in 2022, waning by -6.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 47%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $48,549 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 the United States ($268,872 per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($10,355 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 (+13.2%), 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 Switzerland

In 2022, overseas purchases of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses decreased by -6.9% to 834 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +11.3% 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 +37.8% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 897 tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, imports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses rose slightly to $9M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Switzerland (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany2.93.23.83.23.3%
United States2.32.21.82.2-1.5%
Japan0.80.80.90.94.0%
Belgium0.50.60.70.817.0%
Netherlands0.40.50.30.57.7%
Mexico0.10.30.30.458.7%
South Korea0.10.1N/A0.10.0%
Others0.60.40.90.914.5%
Total7.67.98.79.05.8%

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

  1. Germany (435.6 tons)
  2. Belgium (123.4 tons)
  3. United States (104.1 tons)
  4. Netherlands (50.5 tons)
  5. Japan (37.1 tons)
  6. Mexico (28.1 tons)
  7. South Korea (13.4 tons)

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

Exports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses from Switzerland soared to 15 tons in 2022, rising by 35% on the year before. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 52%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 23 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses surged to $631K in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $695K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Export of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Switzerland (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Malta20635435.32110.8%
Germany12210613619817.5%
United States30.551.262.494.645.8%
Spain77.793.610863.0-6.8%
United Kingdom8.58.594.213.316.1%
Austria0.14.70.38.8344.8%
NetherlandsN/A3.05.05.332.9%
France0.811.19.20.7-4.4%
Others60.663.350.135.9-16.0%
Total5066955006317.6%

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

  1. Germany (8.5 tons)
  2. Malta (4.0 tons)
  3. Austria (0.8 tons)
  4. United States (0.4 tons)
  5. Netherlands (0.3 tons)
  6. Spain (0.3 tons)
  7. United Kingdom (0.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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