Price for Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Egypt - 2023

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses amounted to $6,805 per ton, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 16%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the Netherlands ($6,805 per ton) and the United States ($6,805 per ton), while the price for China ($6,805 per ton) and South Korea ($6,805 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+0.2%), 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 Egypt (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses amounted to $4,086 per ton, picking up by 120% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 376%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $6,188 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($5,538 per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($618 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 Tanzania (+20.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

Imports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses into Egypt soared to 8.2K tons in 2022, jumping by 31% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses surged to $56M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +13.3% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +61.1% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Egypt (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China5.25.06.315.644.2%
Netherlands11.19.46.211.10.0%
Germany9.67.88.78.4-4.4%
Belgium2.53.81.97.040.9%
South Korea1.81.61.94.333.7%
United States4.93.83.53.9-7.3%
Sweden0.71.11.12.041.9%
Japan1.31.40.71.913.5%
Others1.30.97.71.913.5%
Total38.534.838.156.113.4%

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

  1. China (2286.2 tons)
  2. Netherlands (1630.6 tons)
  3. Germany (1231.1 tons)
  4. Belgium (1032.9 tons)
  5. South Korea (632.6 tons)
  6. United States (572.0 tons)
  7. Sweden (287.8 tons)
  8. Japan (286.5 tons)

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

In 2022, exports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses from Egypt surged to 81 tons, picking up by 74% on 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 116%.

In value terms, exports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses soared to $330K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Egypt (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Kuwait29.810838.1246102.1%
Tanzania5.3N/A7.747.0107.0%
TurkeyN/AN/AN/A19.20%
United Arab Emirates30.0N/A25.613.8-22.8%
RwandaN/AN/A11.83.7-68.6%
Others20.9N/A2.9N/A-62.8%
Total86.010886.133056.6%

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

  1. Kuwait (44.4 tons)
  2. United Arab Emirates (22.3 tons)
  3. Tanzania (8.5 tons)
  4. Turkey (5.1 tons)
  5. Rwanda (0.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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