Price for Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Australia - 2024

Contents:

1. Price for Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Australia (CIF) - 2024
2. Price for Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Australia (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Australia
4. Exports of Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Australia

Price for Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Australia (CIF) - 2024

In January 2024, the average import price for cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses amounted to $2,808 per ton, growing by 3.2% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in April 2023 an increase of 59% month-to-month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $4,092 per ton. From May 2023 to January 2024, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was India ($5,781 per ton), while the price for China stood at $2,526 per ton.

From January 2023 to January 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

In 2022, the average export price for cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses amounted to $3,543 per ton, shrinking by -34.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by 73%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $5,781 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($5,032 per ton), while the average price for exports to Pakistan ($2,488 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 Mongolia (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, imports of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses into Australia contracted to 2.9K tons, waning by -2.8% on 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 30% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 3K tons, and then declined modestly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses totaled $10M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +60.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 43%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

1. China (2157.0 tons)
2. India (170.3 tons)
3. Turkey (157.1 tons)
4. Finland (104.9 tons)
5. Germany (64.6 tons)
6. Italy (62.7 tons)
7. Taiwan (Chinese) (28.9 tons)
8. Netherlands (28.8 tons)

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

In 2022, the amount of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses exported from Australia surged to 161 tons, jumping by 50% compared with 2021. Overall, exports showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 75% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 223 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses declined modestly to $570K in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 81%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $1.2M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

1. New Zealand (42.8 tons)
2. Germany (35.3 tons)
3. Indonesia (24.8 tons)
4. Pakistan (16.8 tons)
5. Papua New Guinea (16.1 tons)
6. South Africa (9.1 tons)
7. Chile (8.7 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform