This chart shows Nitrocellulose price assessments, in in USA Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt), across 5 key markets from April 2024 through April 2025:
- Nitrocellulose, US (United States): Nitrocellulose, import transaction price, cif, United States
- Nitrocellulose, EUR (Europe): Nitrocellulose, import transaction price, cif, France
- Nitrocellulose, SEA (Southeast Asia): Nitrocellulose, export transaction price, fob, Thailand
- Nitrocellulose, NEA (Northeast Asia): Nitrocellulose, export transaction price, fob, Taiwan
- Nitrocellulose, MDE (Middle East): Nitrocellulose, import transaction price, cif, Turkey
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Nitrocellulose Price Outlook
Nitrocellulose Price Outlook. The price of Nitrocellulose (United States) decreased during April 2025 to 4,300 USD per metric ton, which represents a slight decline of 3% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, the prices of Nitrocellulose (United States) increased significantly by 7%. Meanwhile, the average price of Nitrocellulose (Southeast Asia) amounted to 3,050 USD per metric ton, from 2,830 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the price of Nitrocellulose (Southeast Asia) is 4% higher than the price one month before.
The price of Nitrocellulose (Middle East) rose slightly throughout April 2025, reaching 3,450 USD per metric ton. The price is 0.3% higher than the average price in the previous month and 4% higher than the average price one year before. In contrast, the prices of Nitrocellulose (Europe) increased significantly during April 2025, reaching 5,030 USD per metric ton, which means a rise of 40% from the previous month’s price and a rise of 48% from the previous year’s price.
The prices of Nitrocellulose (Northeast Asia) experienced a decline of 190 USD per metric ton from the prior month's price, to 2,770 USD per metric ton. Such price movement meant a decrease of 6% on a monthly basis and a decrease of 1% on a yearly basis.
About Nitrocellulose
About Nitrocellulose. Nitrocellulose is the most important inorganic esther of cellulose, although it has been replaced by cheaper and less flammable options for some applications. It is a white solid soluble in ethanol, but not in water. If the solution is spilled, the solvent evaporates and leaves a very flammable plastic film that produces toxic fumes when ignited.
Nitrocellulose Handling. It must be store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area. It is necessary to keep away with incompatible substances, heat and ignition sources. It can be stored in drums, being these sealed and in upright position.
Nitrocellulose Production. Raw materials and the respective production processes employed in the manufacturing of Nitrocellulose are listed below.
- Bleached wood pulp/cotton linters (nitration)
Nitrocellulose Uses. The uses and applications of Nitrocellulose may vary according to its specification. The main forms of Nitrocellulose are technical grade.