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

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  1. Price for Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Greece (CIF) - 2023
  2. Price for Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Greece (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Greece
  4. Exports of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Greece

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

The average import price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses stood at $8,506 per ton in December 2023, rising by 7.4% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, saw a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in February 2023 when the average import price increased by 25% against the previous month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $10,450 per ton. From March 2023 to December 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was France ($28,777 per ton), while the price for China ($3,849 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

The average export price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses stood at $11,387 per ton in 2022, surging by 20% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($40,221 per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($676 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 Italy (+22.4%), 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 Greece

Imports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses into Greece soared to 2.7K tons in 2022, growing by 17% compared with the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +12.3% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses surged to $21M 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 +17.4% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +61.7% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Greece (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Belgium5.55.55.36.45.2%
Germany3.24.65.75.922.6%
JapanN/AN/AN/A1.90%
Sweden0.91.01.01.415.9%
China0.30.20.41.363.0%
South Korea0.90.91.01.03.6%
Netherlands0.30.50.70.626.0%
SloveniaN/AN/A0.40.525.0%
Others1.71.91.31.4-6.3%
Total12.714.615.820.617.5%

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

  1. Germany (960.6 tons)
  2. Belgium (786.3 tons)
  3. Sweden (283.8 tons)
  4. China (235.7 tons)
  5. South Korea (176.3 tons)
  6. Slovenia (96.7 tons)
  7. Japan (80.9 tons)
  8. Netherlands (21.2 tons)

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

For the fourth year in a row, Greece recorded growth in overseas shipments of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses, which increased by 20% to 366 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +13.7% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +46.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 22%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses skyrocketed to $4.2M in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 88%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Export of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Greece (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Cyprus6717749651,05016.1%
Bulgaria87.9217845781107.1%
Russia1.2N/A8.5711739.9%
Italy12.9203365351200.8%
North Macedonia17663.013829719.1%
Romania133101108127-1.5%
Albania44.755.874.686.224.5%
Turkey41.337.035.741.40.1%
Others23985.435372044.4%
Total1,4081,5362,8934,16543.6%

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

  1. Cyprus (152.8 tons)
  2. Turkey (61.2 tons)
  3. North Macedonia (41.3 tons)
  4. Bulgaria (29.5 tons)
  5. Russia (21.0 tons)
  6. Albania (15.2 tons)
  7. Romania (14.7 tons)
  8. Italy (8.7 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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