Price for Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Greece - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Greece (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Greece (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Greece
4. Exports of Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Greece

Price for Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Greece (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses amounted to $13,978 per ton, falling by -9.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $22,925 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($19,932 per ton), while the price for Germany ($6,496 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Greece (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses amounted to $15,331 per ton, picking up by 25% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 33%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $19,737 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Slovakia ($22,282 per ton), while the average price for exports to Albania ($7,844 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 Romania (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Greece

In 2022, imports of polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses into Greece stood at 180 tons, increasing by 14% against the previous year's figure. In general, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +15.3% 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 +53.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses stood at $2.5M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 29%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $2.7M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Top Suppliers of Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms to Greece in 2022:

1. Italy (73.6 tons)
2. Germany (36.2 tons)
3. Cyprus (30.5 tons)
4. France (21.8 tons)
5. Spain (7.3 tons)
6. Netherlands (5.7 tons)

Exports of Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms in Greece

In 2022, approx. 20 tons of polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses were exported from Greece; with a decrease of -17.9% against the previous year. In general, exports showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 237% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 24 tons, and then fell notably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of polymers, natural; alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary formses expanded modestly to $306K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 349% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Top Export Markets for Polymers, Natural; Alginic Acid, Its Salts and Esters, in Primary Forms from Greece in 2022:

1. Albania (5.5 tons)
2. Poland (3.7 tons)
3. Bulgaria (3.7 tons)
4. Russia (3.4 tons)
5. Romania (2.7 tons)
6. Slovakia (0.6 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform