Price for Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms in Chile - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms in Chile (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms in Chile (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms in Chile
4. Exports of Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms in Chile

Price for Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms in Chile (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for cellulose acetates; plasticised, in primary formses amounted to $3,216 per ton, jumping by 89% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $7,254 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($4,788 per ton), while the price for China ($1,569 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (-6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms in Chile (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for cellulose acetates; plasticised, in primary formses amounted to $10,509 per ton, picking up by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated significant growth from 2020 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +31.8% over the last two-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for cellulose acetates; plasticised, in primary formses increased by +73.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 48%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Paraguay ($13,500 per ton), while the average price for exports to Bolivia ($6,845 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2020 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Paraguay (+48.5%).

Imports of Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms in Chile

In 2022, purchases abroad of cellulose acetates; plasticised, in primary formses decreased by -76.1% to 10 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 2,950%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 49 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of cellulose acetates; plasticised, in primary formses fell sharply to $33K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 4,187%.

Top Suppliers of Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms to Chile in 2022:

1. Colombia (4.4 tons)
2. China (2.9 tons)
3. United States (2.2 tons)
4. Australia (0.6 tons)
5. Thailand (0.2 tons)

Exports of Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms in Chile

In 2022, the amount of cellulose acetates; plasticised, in primary formses exported from Chile surged to 1.2 tons, picking up by 29% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 182% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of cellulose acetates; plasticised, in primary formses surged to $13K in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 318%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms from Chile in 2022:

1. Brazil (800.0 kg)
2. Bolivia (387.0 kg)
3. Uruguay (57.0 kg)
4. Paraguay (2.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform