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

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses amounted to $9,001 per ton, increasing by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $9,411 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Brazil ($38,400 per ton), while the price for China ($6,006 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+8.7%), 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 Uruguay (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses amounted to $43,345 per ton, jumping by 156% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Free Zones ($66,429 per ton), while the average price for exports to Argentina stood at $16,286 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Free Zones (+10.9%), 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 Uruguay

In 2022, purchases abroad of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses decreased by -32.8% to 162 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 283 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses declined to $1.5M in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 10% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $1.7M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Import of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Uruguay (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China33533519352115.9%
United States2643652642903.2%
Sweden2572362012580.1%
Brazil1661051441731.4%
Japan19576.248.4147-9.0%
Germany34.943.030617.0-21.3%
Belgium2204352472.3-78.1%
ChileN/A40.0119N/A197.5%
Others88.385.522.145.9-19.6%
Total1,5591,7211,5441,454-2.3%

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

  1. China (86.7 tons)
  2. Sweden (39.5 tons)
  3. United States (20.9 tons)
  4. Japan (5.5 tons)
  5. Brazil (4.5 tons)
  6. Germany (2.8 tons)
  7. Belgium (0.1 tons)

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

In 2022, overseas shipments of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses decreased by -56% to 1.8 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports saw a dramatic shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 0.3% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 12 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses expanded sharply to $77K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a dramatic decrease.

Export of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Uruguay (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Free Zones98.562.433.963.8-13.5%
ArgentinaN/A20.731.513.3-19.8%
Paraguay62.291.02.6N/A-79.6%
OthersN/A0.80.4N/A-50.0%
Total16117568.577.1-21.8%

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

  1. Free Zones (960.0 kg)
  2. Argentina (819.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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