Price for Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Croatia - 2023

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses stood at $2,634 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.6%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 France ($5,185 per ton), while the price for Turkey ($1,236 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Croatia (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses amounted to $2,135 per ton, jumping by 23% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $2,216 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($3,790 per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($1,164 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Croatia

In 2022, purchases abroad of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses decreased by -12.9% to 702 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 1.8%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 830 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses skyrocketed to $1.8M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Croatia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Austria49570788592123.0%
Germany616332180271-23.9%
Turkey329335305253-8.4%
France5.01.638.2169223.3%
Italy35.730.330.678.029.8%
HungaryN/AN/AN/A42.10%
Slovenia5.851.625.441.091.9%
Others41.563.156.973.320.9%
Total1,5281,5211,5211,8496.6%

Top Suppliers of Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms to Croatia in 2022:

  1. Austria (301.4 tons)
  2. Turkey (205.0 tons)
  3. Germany (108.4 tons)
  4. France (32.5 tons)
  5. Hungary (20.2 tons)
  6. Italy (18.0 tons)
  7. Slovenia (10.8 tons)

Exports of Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Croatia

In 2022, overseas shipments of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses were finally on the rise to reach 27 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt downturn.

In value terms, exports of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses skyrocketed to $57K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn.

Export of Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Croatia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Bosnia and Herzegovina37.313.214.636.4-0.8%
Serbia11.31.32.410.3-3.0%
Slovenia37.615.711.510.0-35.7%
KosovoN/A10.7N/A0.3-83.3%
OthersN/A0.30.60.2-18.4%
Total86.341.129.157.1-12.9%

Top Export Markets for Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms from Croatia in 2022:

  1. Bosnia and Herzegovina (15.4 tons)
  2. Slovenia (8.6 tons)
  3. Serbia (2.7 tons)
  4. Kosovo (0.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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