Price for Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Kuwait - 2022

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

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

The average import price for cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses stood at $1,615 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -11.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 18%. The import price peaked at $2,732 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($8,857 per ton), while the price for Finland ($906 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+18.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

The average export price for cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses stood at $1,500 per ton in 2022, increasing by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a perceptible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 97%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $2,973 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($3,855 per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($1,094 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 Bahrain (+27.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

Imports of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses into Kuwait shrank to 1.4K tons in 2022, which is down by -2.5% on 2021 figures. In general, imports recorded a dramatic contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 30% against the previous year.

In value terms, imports of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses declined to $2.2M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports faced a sharp downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 54%.

Import of Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Kuwait (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China1,7415971,225828-21.9%
Turkey1,253603642643-19.9%
Germany42.747.010319666.2%
Saudi Arabia98.573.015714513.8%
Italy1,025128145134-49.2%
India20277.770.733.3-45.2%
Finland1.912.320.422.5127.9%
Others1761141751963.7%
Total4,5391,6522,5392,198-21.5%

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

  1. Turkey (544.3 tons)
  2. China (480.1 tons)
  3. Italy (133.9 tons)
  4. Saudi Arabia (74.7 tons)
  5. Germany (54.0 tons)
  6. Finland (24.8 tons)
  7. India (9.2 tons)

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

In 2022, shipments abroad of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses decreased by -50.9% to 80 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 264%.

In value terms, exports of cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary formses declined remarkably to $120K in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 202% against the previous year.

Export of Cellulose Ethers; Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts, in Primary Forms in Kuwait (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Oman24.066.612966.840.7%
AngolaN/AN/AN/A24.90%
BahrainN/AN/AN/A18.30%
Qatar0.327.019.510.4226.1%
VietnamN/AN/A17.0N/A0%
LebanonN/A20.0N/AN/A0%
Saudi Arabia13.3N/AN/AN/A0%
TurkeyN/AN/A44.3N/A0%
OthersN/AN/AN/AN/A0%
Total37.611421012047.2%

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

  1. Oman (59.6 tons)
  2. Qatar (9.5 tons)
  3. Angola (6.5 tons)
  4. Bahrain (4.7 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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