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

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses stood at $4,888 per ton in December 2023, declining by -3.5% against the previous month. In general, the import price continues to indicate a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in February 2023 when the average import price increased by 63% month-to-month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $8,540 per ton. From March 2023 to December 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was South Korea ($32,775 per ton), while the price for China ($3,547 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 South Korea (+22.2%), 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 Ukraine (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses stood at $5,356 per ton in 2022, which is down by -7.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $7,418 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($12,809 per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($4,568 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 Russia (+16.2%), 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 Ukraine

Imports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses into Ukraine plummeted to 1.9K tons in 2022, which is down by -53.1% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 10%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 4.1K tons, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses shrank notably to $12M in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 18%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $21M, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Import of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Ukraine (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany10.511.011.96.8-13.5%
China2.52.23.31.6-13.8%
Sweden1.61.71.80.7-24.1%
Belgium1.11.51.50.7-14.0%
United States0.60.60.90.5-5.9%
Poland0.30.20.40.410.1%
South Korea0.60.30.80.3-20.6%
Others0.60.60.80.5-5.9%
Total17.718.121.411.5-13.4%

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

  1. Germany (1195.9 tons)
  2. China (292.0 tons)
  3. Belgium (127.0 tons)
  4. Sweden (115.8 tons)
  5. Poland (81.6 tons)
  6. South Korea (59.2 tons)
  7. United States (29.6 tons)

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

In 2022, the amount of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses exported from Ukraine skyrocketed to 60 tons, picking up by 147% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses skyrocketed to $320K in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 139% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Export of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Ukraine (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
PolandN/A6.354.7195456.3%
RomaniaN/AN/AN/A53.40%
Czech RepublicN/AN/AN/A34.60%
Moldova21.440.857.227.38.5%
GeorgiaN/A3.94.98.749.4%
Bulgaria18.5N/AN/AN/A0%
Netherlands46.7N/AN/AN/A0%
Others17.07.723.20.9-62.5%
Total10458.714032045.4%

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

  1. Poland (42.7 tons)
  2. Romania (9.0 tons)
  3. Moldova (4.0 tons)
  4. Czech Republic (3.0 tons)
  5. Georgia (0.9 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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