Price for Pulp; Cotton Linters Pulp in Ukraine - 2023

Price for Pulp; Cotton Linters Pulp in Ukraine (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average pulp; cotton linters pulp import price amounted to $2,393 per ton, picking up by 43% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The import price peaked at $3,079 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($2,418 per ton), while the price for Uzbekistan stood at $2,374 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Pulp; Cotton Linters Pulp in Ukraine (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average pulp; cotton linters pulp export price amounted to $2,463 per ton, growing by 11% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 64% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $3,492 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Switzerland.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Switzerland amounted to -3.4% per year.

Imports of Pulp; Cotton Linters Pulp in Ukraine

In 2022, overseas purchases of pulp; cotton linters pulp decreased by -42.6% to 290 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 18%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 667 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pulp; cotton linters pulp imports dropped notably to $693K in 2022. Overall, imports saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 21%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $1M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Import of Pulp; Cotton Linters Pulp in Ukraine (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Uzbekistan	541	593	348	387	-10.6%
China	261	389	456	306	5.4%
Switzerland	34.5	34.5	40.6	N/A	8.5%
Others	0.9	0.4	1.0	N/A	5.4%
Total	838	1,017	845	693	-6.1%

Top Suppliers of Pulp; Cotton Linters Pulp to Ukraine in 2022:

Uzbekistan (163.0 tons)
China (126.6 tons)

Exports of Pulp; Cotton Linters Pulp in Ukraine

For the third consecutive year, Ukraine recorded decline in shipments abroad of pulp; cotton linters pulp, which decreased by -33.2% to 10 tons in 2022. In general, exports recorded a precipitous descent. The smallest decline of -24.9% was in 2021.

In value terms, pulp; cotton linters pulp exports contracted sharply to $25K in 2022. Overall, exports saw a precipitous slump. The smallest decline of -19.5% was in 2020.