Price for Cellulose Nitrates (Including Collodions); in Primary Forms in Japan - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Cellulose Nitrates (Including Collodions); in Primary Forms in Japan (CIF) - 2023
  2. Price for Cellulose Nitrates (Including Collodions); in Primary Forms in Japan (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Cellulose Nitrates (Including Collodions); in Primary Forms in Japan
  4. Exports of Cellulose Nitrates (Including Collodions); in Primary Forms in Japan

Price for Cellulose Nitrates (Including Collodions); in Primary Forms in Japan (CIF) - 2023

The average import price for cellulose nitrates (including collodions); in primary formses stood at $3,314 per ton in November 2023, surging by 3% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 when the average import price increased by 3.2% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $3,630 per ton in April 2023; however, from May 2023 to November 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In November 2023, the countries with the highest prices were Taiwan (Chinese) ($3,576 per ton) and China ($3,227 per ton), while the price for South Korea ($2,926 per ton) and Thailand ($3,043 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Cellulose Nitrates (Including Collodions); in Primary Forms in Japan (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for cellulose nitrates (including collodions); in primary formses stood at $44,938 per ton in 2022, growing by 16% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 41% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $65,708 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 Hong Kong SAR ($74,314 per ton), while the average price for exports to Vietnam ($38,034 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 the United States (+22.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cellulose Nitrates (Including Collodions); in Primary Forms in Japan

In 2022, approx. 3K tons of cellulose nitrates (including collodions); in primary formses were imported into Japan; reducing by -12.7% on 2021 figures. In general, imports saw a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 15% against the previous year.

In value terms, imports of cellulose nitrates (including collodions); in primary formses shrank to $9.9M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $12M, and then reduced in the following year.

Import of Cellulose Nitrates (Including Collodions); in Primary Forms in Japan (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Thailand5.44.55.35.1-1.9%
Taiwan (Chinese)2.72.22.82.5-2.5%
South Korea2.42.22.01.1-22.9%
China0.50.30.40.66.3%
France0.50.30.30.2-26.3%
OthersN/A0.60.70.4-18.4%
Total11.510.211.59.9-4.9%

Top Suppliers of Cellulose Nitrates (Including Collodions); in Primary Forms to Japan in 2022:

  1. Thailand (1615.1 tons)
  2. Taiwan (Chinese) (719.0 tons)
  3. South Korea (379.0 tons)
  4. China (172.7 tons)
  5. France (27.2 tons)

Exports of Cellulose Nitrates (Including Collodions); in Primary Forms in Japan

In 2022, the amount of cellulose nitrates (including collodions); in primary formses exported from Japan reduced to 838 kg, declining by -4.2% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded a precipitous slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 342%.

In value terms, exports of cellulose nitrates (including collodions); in primary formses rose markedly to $38K in 2022. In general, exports recorded a dramatic setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 347%.

Export of Cellulose Nitrates (Including Collodions); in Primary Forms in Japan (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Vietnam33.12.825.825.7-8.1%
Taiwan (Chinese)N/AN/A2.36.8195.7%
Hong Kong SARN/AN/AN/A5.20%
China4.52.23.0N/A-18.4%
France51.0N/AN/AN/A0%
OthersN/A2.62.6N/A0.0%
Total88.67.633.837.7-24.8%

Top Export Markets for Cellulose Nitrates (Including Collodions); in Primary Forms from Japan in 2022:

  1. Vietnam (675.0 kg)
  2. Taiwan (Chinese) (93.0 kg)
  3. Hong Kong SAR (70.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

Store
Blog
Event
Free Data: Cellulose nitrates (including collodions); in primary forms - Japan