
U.S. Adhesive Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030
U.S. Adhesive Prices Soar to $7,821 per Ton, a Marked Increase in 2022
U.S. Adhesive Export Price in December 2022
In December 2022, the adhesive price amounted to $7,821 per ton (FOB, US), rising by 7.8% against the previous month. Over the period from January 2022 to December 2022, it increased at an average monthly rate of +2.0%. The export price peaked at $7,851 per ton in October 2022; however, from November 2022 to December 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was China ($15,651 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Dominican Republic ($2,852 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to December 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Costa Rica (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
U.S. Adhesive Exports
In December 2022, approximately 29K tons of adhesives were exported from the United States; which is down by -13.1% against the previous month's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when exports increased by 21% m-o-m. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 41K tons. From April 2022 to December 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, adhesive exports shrank to $228M (IndexBox estimates) in December 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a modest increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 with an increase of 19% against the previous month. The exports peaked at 277K tons in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to December 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.
U.S. Adhesive Exports by Country
Canada (11K tons), Mexico (7K tons) and China (1K tons) were the main destinations of adhesive exports from the United States, together comprising 65% of total exports. The Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Brazil and Panama lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 8.8%.
From January 2022 to December 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Panama (with a CAGR of +3.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest markets for adhesive exported from the United States were Canada ($64M), Mexico ($50M) and China ($16M), with a combined 57% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Brazil, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic and Panama, which together accounted for a further 4.7%.
Panama, with a CAGR of +6.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Factors Affecting Adhesive Prices
The adhesive industry in the United States has witnessed a surge in prices in 2022. Adhesives are used in a variety of industries, including construction, automotive, and packaging, among others. The following are some of the key reasons behind the rise in adhesive prices in the U.S.
Adhesives are made using various raw materials such as resins, solvents, and chemicals. The cost of these raw materials has been steadily increasing due to factors such as inflation, supply chain disruptions, and the impact of the pandemic on production and transportation.
The growing demand for adhesives in various industries, including construction and packaging, has also contributed to the rise in prices. The increased demand has put pressure on manufacturers to produce more, leading to higher production costs.
The adhesive industry is heavily regulated, and new environmental regulations have been introduced in recent years. These regulations require manufacturers to use more eco-friendly materials, which can be more expensive than traditional materials, leading to an increase in prices.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the adhesive 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.
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