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U.S. Ice Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030
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Article Publishing Date: Apr 17, 2023
Import of Ice to U.S. Decreases by 47% in February 2023 to Reach $10M
U.S. Ice Imports
Ice imports into the United States contracted notably to 27K tons in February 2023, shrinking by -47.9% against January 2023 figures. In general, imports saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in September 2022 with an increase of 53% m-o-m. As a result, imports reached the peak of 90K tons. From October 2022 to February 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, ice imports declined notably to $10M (IndexBox estimates) in February 2023. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2022 when imports increased by 50% m-o-m. Imports peaked at 27K tons in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to February 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
| COUNTRY | Feb 2022 | Mar 2022 | Apr 2022 | May 2022 | Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Million USD | |||||||||||||
| Canada | 0.3 | 7.1 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 8.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 0.9 |
| Italy | 0.9 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 2.8 | 2.4 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 2.7 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 1.9 | 1.5 |
| Austria | 2.1 | 2.3 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 2.2 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.0 | nan | 1.4 | 0.4 | 1.3 |
| Fiji | 13.1 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 12.0 | 16.2 | 10.4 | 17.9 | 11.8 | 12.9 | 11.6 | 9.9 | 14.5 | 5.6 |
Imports by Country
In February 2023, Fiji (15K tons) constituted the largest ice supplier to the United States, accounting for a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, ice imports from Fiji exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (6.4K tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Austria (2.8K tons), with a 10% share.
From February 2022 to February 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume from Fiji totaled -7.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Canada (+9.8% per month) and Austria (-4.7% per month).
In value terms, Fiji ($5.6M) constituted the largest supplier of ice to the United States, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($1.5M), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a 13% share.
From February 2022 to February 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value from Fiji stood at -6.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Italy (+4.0% per month) and Austria (-4.2% per month).
Import Prices by Country
In February 2023, the ice price stood at $371 per ton (CIF, US), approximately mirroring the previous month. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in October 2022 when the average import price increased by 35% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $441 per ton in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to February 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Italy ($769 per ton), while the price for Canada ($135 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From February 2022 to February 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ice 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:
• NAICS 312113 - Ice manufacturing
Companies mentioned:
• Reddy Ice Holdings
• United States Cold Storage
• The Home City Ice Company
• Growers Ice
• Gaia Enterprises
• Arctic Glacier Minnesota
• Cosner Ice Company
• Lillis JP Enterprises
• Arctic Glacier Oregon
• Mountain Water Ice Company
• Jems Enterprises
• A T Reynolds & Sons
• Reddy Ice Corporation
• Arctic Iowa
• Pelican Ice & Cold Storage
• Arctic Glacier Minnesota
• Arctic Glacier USA
• Pelton-Shepherd Industries
• Grocers Ice & Cold Storage Co.
• Arctic Glacier Texas
• Tinley Ice Company
• Maplewood Ice Co.
• Star Ice & Fuel
• Saint John Ice Company
• Triangle Ice Company of Beaufort
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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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.
In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:
1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
2. How to load your idle production capacity
3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
4. How to increase your profit margins
5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
7. How to outsource production to other countries
8. How to prepare your business for global expansion
While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.
1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1.1
REPORT DESCRIPTION
1.2
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
1.3
DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
1.4
GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
2.1
KEY FINDINGS
2.2
MARKET TRENDS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
3.1
MARKET SIZE
3.2
MARKET STRUCTURE
3.3
TRADE BALANCE
3.4
PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
3.5
MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
4.1
TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
4.2
BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
4.3
MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4.4
MOST TRADED PRODUCT
4.5
MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
5.1
TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
5.2
TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
5.3
TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5.4
LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
6.1
TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
6.2
TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
6.3
UNSATURATED MARKETS
6.4
TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
6.5
MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
7.1
PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
8.1
IMPORTS FROM 2012–2022
8.2
IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
8.3
IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
9.1
EXPORTS FROM 2012–2022
9.2
EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
9.3
EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1:
Key Findings In 2022
Table 2:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Table 3:
Market Value, 2012–2022
Table 4:
Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2022
Table 5:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 6:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 7:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2022
Table 8:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 9:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 10:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2022
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 2:
Market Value, 2012–2022
Figure 3:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 4:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 5:
Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 6:
Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 7:
Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2022
Figure 8:
Market Volume Forecast to 2030
Figure 9:
Market Value Forecast to 2030
Figure 10:
Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
Figure 11:
Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
Figure 12:
Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
Figure 13:
Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
Figure 14:
Production Volume And Growth
Figure 15:
Exports And Growth
Figure 16:
Export Prices And Growth
Figure 17:
Market Size And Growth
Figure 18:
Per Capita Consumption
Figure 19:
Imports And Growth
Figure 20:
Import Prices
Figure 21:
Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 22:
Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 23:
Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 24:
Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 25:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2022
Figure 26:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 27:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 28:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2022
Figure 29:
Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 30:
Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 31:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2022
Figure 32:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 33:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 34:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2022
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