Price for Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Chile - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Chile (FOB) - 2022
2. Price for Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Chile (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Chile
4. Imports of Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Chile

Price for Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Chile (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses stood at $20,421 per ton in 2022, increasing by 23% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the United States ($22,619 per ton) and Ireland ($22,444 per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($18,757 per ton) and Japan ($18,856 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Chile (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses stood at $11,143 per ton in 2022, rising by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $15,317 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Belgium ($19,266 per ton), while the price for Italy ($2,800 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+18.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Chile

In 2022, approx. 1.3K tons of polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses were exported from Chile; almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 25% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 1.4K tons, and then fell modestly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses soared to $27M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms from Chile in 2022:

1. Japan (585.0 tons)
2. United States (206.7 tons)
3. Ireland (100.0 tons)
4. United Kingdom (77.4 tons)
5. France (67.3 tons)
6. Brazil (64.2 tons)
7. Netherlands (59.7 tons)
8. South Korea (57.1 tons)
9. Mexico (20.0 tons)

Imports of Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Chile

In 2022, approx. 163 tons of polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses were imported into Chile; increasing by 101% against 2021. Overall, imports showed a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses surged to $1.8M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms to Chile in 2022:

1. China (88.2 tons)
2. Netherlands (31.8 tons)
3. Mexico (30.5 tons)
4. Spain (7.5 tons)
5. Belgium (4.6 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform