Price for Ethers; acyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, diethyl ether in the United Kingdom - 2023

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1. Price for Ethers; Acyclic, and Their Halogenated, Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives, Diethyl Ether in the UK (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Ethers; Acyclic, and Their Halogenated, Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives, Diethyl Ether in the UK (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Ethers; Acyclic, and Their Halogenated, Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives, Diethyl Ether in the UK
4. Exports of Ethers; Acyclic, and Their Halogenated, Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives, Diethyl Ether in the UK

Price for Ethers; Acyclic, and Their Halogenated, Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives, Diethyl Ether in the UK (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for ethers; acyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, diethyl ethers amounted to $4,037 per ton, with a decrease of -3.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 29% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $6,799 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the United States ($10,551 per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($2,672 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (+62.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Ethers; Acyclic, and Their Halogenated, Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives, Diethyl Ether in the UK (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for ethers; acyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, diethyl ethers stood at $10,538 per ton in 2022, shrinking by -5.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for ethers; acyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, diethyl ethers decreased by -18.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 42% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $12,995 per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the Netherlands ($12,753 per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($3,221 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 Mauritius (+48.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Ethers; Acyclic, and Their Halogenated, Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives, Diethyl Ether in the UK

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of ethers; acyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, diethyl ethers, when their volume decreased by -62.9% to 136 tons. Overall, imports, however, saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 85% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 365 tons, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

In value terms, imports of ethers; acyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, diethyl ethers shrank markedly to $547K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 67%.

Top Suppliers of Ethers; Acyclic, and Their Halogenated, Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives, Diethyl Ether to the UK in 2022:

1. Germany (57.0 tons)
2. Belgium (37.1 tons)
3. India (18.1 tons)
4. France (10.0 tons)
5. Netherlands (7.5 tons)
6. United States (4.8 tons)

Exports of Ethers; Acyclic, and Their Halogenated, Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives, Diethyl Ether in the UK

In 2022, exports of ethers; acyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, diethyl ethers from the UK declined markedly to 39 tons, waning by -58.7% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 231% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 93 tons, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of ethers; acyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, diethyl ethers declined notably to $406K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 230% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $1M, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Ethers; Acyclic, and Their Halogenated, Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives, Diethyl Ether from the UK in 2022:

1. Netherlands (17.5 tons)
2. Ireland (7.2 tons)
3. Singapore (5.4 tons)
4. Belgium (2.1 tons)
5. Germany (1.6 tons)
6. Malaysia (1.3 tons)
7. France (1.0 tons)
8. Nigeria (0.6 tons)
9. United States (0.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform