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

Contents:

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

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

In February 2024, the average import price for cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses amounted to $4,159 per ton, increasing by 14% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $5,327 per ton in February 2023; however, from March 2023 to February 2024, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($12,932 per ton), while the price for Finland ($2,860 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From February 2023 to February 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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

The average export price for cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses stood at $10,008 per ton in February 2024, growing by 89% against the previous month. Over the period under review, export price indicated a noticeable expansion from February 2023 to February 2024: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +3.8% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on February 2024 figures, export price for cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses decreased by -4.2% against December 2023 indices. The export price peaked at $10,450 per ton in December 2023; however, from January 2024 to February 2024, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Paraguay ($25,200 per ton), while the average price for exports to Argentina ($5,492 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From February 2023 to February 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Paraguay (+14.7%), 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 Brazil

In 2022, approx. 7.2K tons of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses were imported into Brazil; increasing by 14% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +11.3% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 24%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses skyrocketed to $33M in 2022. In general, imports posted significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Brazil (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Colombia8.36.38.111.712.1%
Italy2.32.03.96.843.5%
China2.23.02.86.644.2%
Finland1.21.92.22.527.7%
Netherlands0.81.31.21.626.0%
United States2.21.51.51.4-14.0%
Germany1.00.70.40.5-20.6%
Others0.90.91.51.621.1%
Total18.817.621.532.720.3%

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

  1. Colombia (2610.5 tons)
  2. Italy (1874.5 tons)
  3. China (1374.9 tons)
  4. Finland (570.6 tons)
  5. Netherlands (238.0 tons)
  6. United States (137.3 tons)
  7. Germany (119.1 tons)

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

Exports of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses from Brazil totaled 2K tons in 2022, standing approx. at the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 5.9%.

In value terms, exports of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses rose modestly to $12M in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Export of Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Brazil (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States4,2174,1554,3374,177-0.3%
Argentina2,0441,2591,7983,15715.6%
France10.057.3590691310.4%
Vietnam24128917948726.4%
Mexico31837897.13372.0%
Germany10932622832844.4%
India457367318290-14.1%
Bolivia34.427.747.924091.1%
China176789552174-0.4%
Canada516294143132-36.5%
Paraguay164186242115-11.2%
Chile953410606105-52.1%
Others2,4362,9621,9881,303-18.8%
Total11,67611,50011,12511,534-0.4%

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

  1. Argentina (875.6 tons)
  2. United States (593.1 tons)
  3. France (67.2 tons)
  4. Bolivia (65.5 tons)
  5. Vietnam (58.2 tons)
  6. Mexico (47.0 tons)
  7. India (43.4 tons)
  8. Germany (40.2 tons)
  9. China (24.0 tons)
  10. Chile (19.7 tons)
  11. Paraguay (18.7 tons)
  12. Canada (15.6 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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