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

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1. Price for Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Slovenia (CIF) - 2023
2. Price for Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Slovenia (FOB) - 2023
3. Imports of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Slovenia
4. Exports of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Slovenia

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

In December 2023, the average import price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses amounted to $9,599 per ton, jumping by 46% against the previous month. In general, import price indicated a measured expansion from December 2022 to December 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +3.4% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on December 2023 figures, import price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses decreased by -7.5% against October 2023 indices. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $10,373 per ton in October 2023; however, from November 2023 to December 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for South Korea.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Germany amounted to +9.8% per month.

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

The average export price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses stood at $5,195 per ton in December 2023, waning by -18.8% against the previous month. Overall, the export price recorded a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in January 2023 when the average export price increased by 62% against the previous month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $10,351 per ton. From February 2023 to December 2023, the the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was China ($56,205 per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia totaled $26,875 per ton.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+8.4%), 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 Slovenia

For the fourth year in a row, Slovenia recorded growth in supplies from abroad of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses, which increased by 89% to 4.2K tons in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 200% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses expanded notably to $27M in 2022. Overall, imports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 105% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

1. South Korea (3247.2 tons)
2. Germany (434.3 tons)
3. Belgium (281.2 tons)
4. China (228.1 tons)

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

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses, when their volume decreased by -5.7% to 2.6K tons. In general, exports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 1,387%.

In value terms, exports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses soared to $17M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 835%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

1. Poland (654.1 tons)
2. Hungary (473.0 tons)
3. Austria (398.9 tons)
4. Italy (279.8 tons)
5. Germany (229.0 tons)
6. France (147.0 tons)
7. Spain (136.5 tons)
8. Greece (98.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform