Price for Pulp; Cotton Linters Pulp in India - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Pulp; Cotton Linters Pulp in India (CIF) - 2023
2. Price for Pulp; Cotton Linters Pulp in India (FOB) - 2023
3. Imports of Pulp; Cotton Linters Pulp in India
4. Exports of Pulp; Cotton Linters Pulp in India

Price for Pulp; Cotton Linters Pulp in India (CIF) - 2023

The average pulp; cotton linters pulp import price stood at $2,108 per ton in July 2023, shrinking by -8.9% against the previous month. In general, the import price showed a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in February 2023 when the average import price increased by 66% month-to-month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $4,007 per ton. From March 2023 to July 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($2,122 per ton), while the price for the Netherlands totaled $1,660 per ton.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Pulp; Cotton Linters Pulp in India (FOB) - 2023

In July 2023, the average pulp; cotton linters pulp export price amounted to $760 per ton, increasing by 73% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price posted a resilient expansion. The export price peaked at $5,843 per ton in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to July 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was the United States ($1,787 per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand stood at $553 per ton.

From August 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sri Lanka (+0.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Pulp; Cotton Linters Pulp in India

In 2022, imports of pulp; cotton linters pulp into India dropped slightly to 1.9K tons, leveling off at 2021 figures. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 6.2%.

In value terms, pulp; cotton linters pulp imports rose markedly to $3.7M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 16%.

Top Suppliers of Pulp; Cotton Linters Pulp to India in 2022:

1. South Korea (709.3 tons)
2. Uzbekistan (706.3 tons)
3. Russia (200.0 tons)
4. China (153.2 tons)
5. United States (87.0 tons)

Exports of Pulp; Cotton Linters Pulp in India

In 2022, overseas shipments of pulp; cotton linters pulp decreased by -1.2% to 430 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 30% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 740 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pulp; cotton linters pulp exports fell to $163K in 2022. Overall, exports saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 27%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $314K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Top Export Markets for Pulp; Cotton Linters Pulp from India in 2022:

1. Sri Lanka (280.0 tons)
2. South Korea (80.7 tons)
3. Saudi Arabia (69.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform