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

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses amounted to $6,048 per ton, increasing by 19% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $6,537 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Peru ($48,282 per ton), while the price for Mexico ($535 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (+22.4%), 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 Venezuela (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses amounted to $5,737 per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 163%. The export price peaked at $10,802 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Colombia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Colombia amounted to +10.0% per year.

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

For the fourth year in a row, Venezuela recorded growth in purchases abroad of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses, which increased by 37% to 941 tons in 2022. Overall, imports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 109%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses soared to $5.7M in 2022. In general, imports posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 140%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

1. China (370.3 tons)
2. Sweden (253.8 tons)
3. United States (114.5 tons)
4. Mexico (67.3 tons)
5. South Korea (40.6 tons)
6. Colombia (26.4 tons)
7. Belgium (23.3 tons)
8. Democratic People's Republic of Korea (14.9 tons)

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

In 2022, shipments abroad of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses decreased by -0.2% to 10 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 283%.

In value terms, exports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses reached $58K in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 411% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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

1. Colombia (10.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform