U.S. - Expansible Polystyrene In Primary Forms - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Contents:
- Expansible Polystyrene Price in the United States (CIF) - 2023
- Expansible Polystyrene Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023
- Expansible Polystyrene Imports in the United States
- Expansible Polystyrene Exports in the United States
Expansible Polystyrene Price in the United States (CIF) - 2023
The average expansible polystyrene import price stood at $1,847 per ton in August 2023, picking up by 2% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in June 2023 when the average import price increased by 3.4% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $2,693 per ton in August 2022; however, from September 2022 to August 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($3,300 per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($1,344 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+0.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
Expansible Polystyrene Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023
In August 2023, the average expansible polystyrene export price amounted to $2,064 per ton, approximately mirroring the previous month. Overall, the export price showed a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2023 when the average export price increased by 53% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $2,751 per ton in August 2022; however, from September 2022 to August 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Canada ($2,333 per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($1,515 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
Expansible Polystyrene Imports in the United States
For the fourth consecutive year, the United States recorded growth in purchases abroad of expansible polystyrene in primary forms, which increased by 2.2% to 233K tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 9.1%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, expansible polystyrene imports skyrocketed to $581M in 2022. Overall, imports posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 60%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
| Import of Expansible Polystyrene in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Mexico | 126 | 101 | 206 | 265 | 28.1% |
| Canada | 110 | 92.8 | 135 | 164 | 14.2% |
| Bahamas | 60.6 | 55.4 | 70.2 | 79.0 | 9.2% |
| South Korea | 38.0 | 23.3 | 29.5 | 37.3 | -0.6% |
| Germany | 6.3 | 3.0 | 8.4 | 15.8 | 35.9% |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 13.5 | 7.1 | 4.4 | 15.1 | 3.8% |
| Others | 2.1 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 5.4 | 37.0% |
| Total | 356 | 283 | 454 | 581 | 17.7% |
Top Suppliers of Expansible Polystyrene to the United States in 2022:
- Mexico (109.0K tons)
- Canada (59.5K tons)
- Bahamas (33.3K tons)
- South Korea (15.3K tons)
- Taiwan (Chinese) (9.0K tons)
- Germany (5.2K tons)
Expansible Polystyrene Exports in the United States
Expansible polystyrene exports from the United States fell to 90K tons in 2022, declining by -7.4% compared with the year before. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 30%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 98K tons, and then dropped in the following year.
In value terms, expansible polystyrene exports expanded markedly to $221M in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.1% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +72.1% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 55%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.
| Export of Expansible Polystyrene in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Mexico | 82.6 | 63.5 | 98.1 | 130 | 16.3% |
| Canada | 27.6 | 19.1 | 38.3 | 43.0 | 15.9% |
| Colombia | 6.9 | 5.5 | 8.0 | 9.7 | 12.0% |
| China | 10.5 | 14.7 | 18.1 | 7.7 | -9.8% |
| Hong Kong SAR | 12.5 | 10.0 | 14.6 | 4.2 | -30.5% |
| Guatemala | 2.9 | 2.1 | 3.1 | 4.1 | 12.2% |
| Spain | 6.5 | 1.2 | 5.8 | 3.3 | -20.2% |
| Portugal | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 3.1 | 45.8% |
| Malaysia | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 11.9% |
| Others | 14.9 | 12.2 | 11.6 | 15.5 | 1.3% |
| Total | 166 | 129 | 199 | 221 | 10.0% |
Top Export Markets for Expansible Polystyrene from the United States in 2022:
- Mexico (51.2K tons)
- Canada (14.8K tons)
- Spain (3.7K tons)
- Colombia (3.3K tons)
- Portugal (2.9K tons)
- Malaysia (2.4K tons)
- China (2.2K tons)
- Hong Kong SAR (1.4K tons)
- Guatemala (1.3K tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the expansible polystyrene 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 20162035 - Expansible polystyrene, in primary forms
Country coverage:
- United States
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
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- 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
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
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- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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7. PRODUCTION
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- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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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
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