
U.S. - Prepared Additives For Mineral Oils - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
U.S. Lubricant Additive Price Surges 18% to New Record of $5.3K per Ton
U.S. Lubricant Additives Export Price per Ton in September 2022
In September 2022, the lubricant additives price per ton amounted to $5.3K (FOB, US), surging by 18% against the previous month. Over the period under review, export price indicated a buoyant expansion from January 2022 to September 2022: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +6.7% over the last eight-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on September 2022 figures, lubricant additives export price increased by +56.1% against June 2022 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in July 2022 an increase of 43% m-o-m. The export price peaked in September 2022.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In September 2022, the country with the highest price was India ($9.0K per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($3.5K per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (+19.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
U.S. Lubricant Additives Exports
In September 2022, approximately 70K tons of prepared additives for mineral oils were exported from the United States; which is down by -22.3% on the previous month. Overall, exports saw a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in August 2022 with an increase of 33% month-to-month.
In value terms, lubricant additives exports shrank to $368M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. The total export value increased at an average monthly rate of +3.7% over the period from January 2022 to September 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain months. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2022 with an increase of 23% against the previous month. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $401M, and then reduced in the following month.
U.S. Lubricant Additives Exports by Country
Mexico (11K tons), Singapore (7.8K tons) and France (7K tons) were the main destinations of lubricant additives exports from the United States, together accounting for 38% of total exports. These countries were followed by Canada, China, the UK, Brazil, Japan, South Korea, Belgium, India, Colombia and South Africa, which together accounted for a further 46%.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the biggest increases were in the UK (with a CAGR of +82.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Mexico ($87M) remains the key foreign market for lubricant additives exports from the United States, comprising 24% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($34M), with a 9.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Singapore, with an 8.8% share.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value to Mexico stood at +3.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Canada (+1.7% per month) and Singapore (+6.9% per month).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lubricant additives 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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