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

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  1. Price for Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Libya (CIF) - 2022
  2. Imports of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Libya

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

The average import price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses stood at $5,528 per ton in 2022, jumping by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a mild decline. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $6,646 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($14,141 per ton), while the price for South Korea ($4,989 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 (+21.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, approx. 1.1K tons of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses were imported into Libya; leveling off at the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 53% against the previous year.

In value terms, imports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses surged to $6.1M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated measured growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% 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 +92.5% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 57% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Import of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Libya (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
South Korea1,7407111,9322,59614.3%
China7918691,7222,39544.7%
Belgium23551179754432.3%
Egypt23.232.918518198.3%
Turkey5.08.11.4155214.1%
Sweden10673.994.962.5-16.1%
Tunisia2,21682865.08.0-84.7%
Others322158213205-14.0%
Total5,4383,1925,0106,1474.2%

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

  1. South Korea (520.4 tons)
  2. China (420.2 tons)
  3. Belgium (86.0 tons)
  4. Egypt (31.8 tons)
  5. Turkey (23.4 tons)
  6. Sweden (9.6 tons)
  7. Tunisia (1.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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