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

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses stood at $5,841 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 19%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $7,362 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 the Netherlands ($10,906 per ton), while the price for China ($5,131 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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

The average export price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses stood at $4,343 per ton in 2022, waning by -45.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 93%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $12,094 per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Gabon amounted to -8.0% per year.

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

In 2022, the amount of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses imported into Cameroon expanded remarkably to 364 tons, growing by 12% compared with the year before. Overall, total imports indicated significant growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +24.8% 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 decreased by -0.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 95%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 365 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses soared to $2.1M in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 87%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

1. Sweden (177.4 tons)
2. China (75.6 tons)
3. United States (30.5 tons)
4. Switzerland (26.5 tons)
5. Germany (14.3 tons)
6. Netherlands (12.4 tons)
7. United Kingdom (8.9 tons)

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

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses, when their volume increased by 242% to 855 kg. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a pronounced shrinkage.

In value terms, exports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses soared to $3.7K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, faced a abrupt descent.

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

1. Gabon (855.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform