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Quarterly Update on Global Cellulose Ethers Market

For the Quarter Ending December 2020

Asia

Cellulose Ethers market in Asia has witnessed slight growth in the demand curve upheld by revival in the end-user industries during the first half of the 4th quarter. In China, overall production eased by November 2020 as producers ramped up operations, to makeup for the incurred loss during the previous quarter. The growth in demand for carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) which holds over 45% share in the total Cellulose Ethers market in Asia supported by rising consumption by various sectors, especially the pharmaceutical industry kept the sentiments uplifted. In India, soaring demand due to the festive season in mid quarter drove prices higher which were assessed at around USD 17400 per MT.

North America

High volatility on the raw material front was observed due to limited supply and production constraints in the several US states. Prolonged delays in the product delivery amid tightness in carrier availability were reported by some producers. The average price increased by 2.5 per cent in November as compared to October supported by increasing demand for bio-based products and polymers in the region. This uptrend in demand is further anticipated to influence prices to remain high in the region at least till Q1 2021.

Europe

The prices of Cellulose Ethers took an upturn during the fourth quarter in Europe, driven by surge in the demand from downstream applications with a considerable resumption in industrial activities. Reduced production of raw materials triggered by unfavorable weather conditions in the European countries have caused spike in the Cellulose Ether rates compared to the previous quarter. The western Europe Cellulose Ether market has been highly relying on its inventories during the 4th quarter due escalating raw materials in the European region. Players reported that increasing production costs and suppressed demand has been affecting the overall product profitability.

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Market Analysis

Company-wise installed capacity, production volume and plant operating efficiency is captured directly from manufacturers. Import and Export volume is captured from government sources and demand for Cellulose Ether is calculated considering the production, import, export and inventory-levels on the country and regional level markets.

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Pricing Analysis

The product price is correlated with the price trend of crude oil, demand-supply gap, fluctuations in the feedstock and with the market movement of the downstream sectors.

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Company Profile

Basic details and information on financial performance of leading global players in the Cellulose Ether market is presented in a visually captivating manner. Expansion plans and the company’s strategy is also captured to understand the vision and mission of the company to help understand the areas where companies need to focus more.

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Daily updates on industry-specific and product-specific news, exclusive primary-based news capturing plant shutdowns/outages/closures, capacity expansions, operating rates, insights on demand-supply situation, awarding of technology licenses, new product launch and deals specifying mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments and disinvestments, to help players capitalize on market opportunity.

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Methodology

ChemAnalyst gathers information through primary research surveys conducted with various Cellulose Ethers manufacturers, spread across the domestic and international markets, suppliers and dealers/distributors to gain insights into value-chains and demand-supply scenario to assess the market situation. Thorough study of the company’s annual reports and secondary sources such as exhaustive search on credible paid databases, including our internal database is done to verify the information. All the collected information is analyzed, evaluated and presented in chronological order to depict a meaningful and clear picture of the concerned market.

Our dedicated team of industry experts comprehensively monitors and analyzes various aspects of the Global Cellulose Ethers market. The team analyzes various industrial segments, strategic viewpoints and provides an analysis of the industry’s performance in the long run. This would enable our clients in efficiently plan their future investments, mitigate risk, understand the cost dynamics and strike out a balance amidst market volatility.

Critical examination of the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the global supply chains and shift in demand patterns with change in buying behavior of consumers across the globe.

Several ongoing development projects across industries are tracked, followed by the details of major projects in the development stage, which can positively or negatively influence Global Cellulose Ethers market.

Pricing is captured through exhaustive primary interviews with domestic and international manufacturers, traders and importers and customers on monthly and yearly basis.

Finally, region-specific markets for Cellulose Ethers are analyzed and region-wise demand pattern is tracked.

About

Cellulose Ethers are water soluble polymers having applications across wide range of end-user industries including construction, paints, food & beverage, pharma, cosmetics etc. It is commonly produced by heating cellulosic fibers with caustic solution and methyl chloride and propylene oxide. The growth in the construction industry globally impels the overall Cellulose Ether demand which is being consumed as a thickeners, binders, and water-retention compounds. Owing its desirable properties, Cellulose Ether enables stabilization of protein in beverages and provides softening effect to breads, reduce fat from creams etc. Cellulose Ethers can be used across multiple industries owing to its significant advantages over other water-soluble polymers including pH stabilization, high efficiency in preventing water loss to atmosphere in aqueous coatings during construction, excellent barrier to oil and greases etc. There are three main types of Cellulose Ethers viz., hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC), carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC).

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