U.S. - Slag Wool, Rock Wool And Similar Mineral Wools And Mixtures - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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IndexBox has just published a new report, the U.S. Mineral Wool Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2025. Here is a summary of the report's key findings.
The revenue of the mineral wool market in the U.S. amounted to $X in 2018, remaining constant against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2013 to 2018; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the mineral wool market reached its maximum level in 2018, and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.
Mineral Wool Production in the USA
In value terms, mineral wool production stood at $X in 2018. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2013 to 2018; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, when the the output figure increased by X% y-o-y.
Mineral Wool Exports
Exports from the USA
Mineral wool exports from the U.S. stood at X tons in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, mineral wool exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.
In value terms, mineral wool exports totaled $X (IndexBox estimates) in 2018.
Exports by Country
Brazil (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Latvia (X tons) were the main destinations of mineral wool exports from the U.S., with a combined X% share of total exports.
From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Latvia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, China ($X), the UK ($X) and France ($X) were the largest markets for mineral wool exported from the U.S. worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by South Korea, Brazil, Germany, Australia, Latvia, India, Costa Rica, Peru and Chile, which together accounted for a further X%.
Export Prices by Country
The average mineral wool export price stood at $X per kg in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the mineral wool export price continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment.
Export prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest export price was China ($X per kg), while the average price for exports to Latvia ($X per kg) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was recorded for supplies to Costa Rica (+X% per year), while the export prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Mineral Wool Imports
Imports into the USA
In 2018, approx. X tons of mineral wool were imported into the U.S.; reducing by -X% against the previous year.
In value terms, mineral wool imports stood at $X (IndexBox estimates) in 2018. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2013 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. In that year, mineral wool imports reached their peak of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.
Imports by Country
In 2018, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of mineral wool to the U.S., with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, mineral wool imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Poland (X tons), with a X% share.
From 2013 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and Poland (+X% per year).
In value terms, China ($X), Japan ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest mineral wool suppliers to the U.S., with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, Poland, the Netherlands, India, Italy, Colombia, Belgium, Taiwan, Chinese and Brazil, which together accounted for a further X%.
Import Prices by Country
The average mineral wool import price stood at $X per kg in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the mineral wool import price continues to indicate a moderate setback.
There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest import price was Japan ($X per kg), while the price for Poland ($X per kg) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Germany (+X% per year), while the import prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Companies Mentioned in the Report
Owens Corning, United States Mineral Products Company , Pittsburgh Corning Corporation, Hi-Temp Insulation, Molded Acoustical Products of Easton, Industrial Insulation Group, Silbrico Corporation, Advance Thermal Corp., Anderson Products, Superior Energies, Guardian Building Products, Scott Industries, Thermafiber, Fibertek Insulation, Knauf Insulation, Owens Corning Sales, Insul-Coustic Corporation, Owens Corning Sales, Eckel Industries, Cell-Pak, Rock Wool Manufacturing Co, American Rockwool, Scott Manufacturing, International Technifab, Mid-Continent Minerals Corporation, Mfi Technologies, Roxul USA Inc., Silvercote
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the mineral wool market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 23991910 - Slag wool, rock wool and similar mineral wools and mixtures thereof, in bulk, sheets or rolls
Country coverage:
- United States
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
