U.S. - Matches - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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U.S. - Matches - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Matches Price in the United States - 2023

Contents:

  1. Matches Price in the United States (CIF) - 2022
  2. Matches Price in the United States (FOB) - 2022
  3. Matches Imports in the United States
  4. Matches Exports in the United States

Matches Price in the United States (CIF) - 2022

The average matches import price stood at $7,880 per ton in 2022, picking up by 44% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($137,326 per ton), while the price for Mexico ($2,578 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (+61.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Matches Price in the United States (FOB) - 2022

The average matches export price stood at $2,933 per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, matches export price increased by +61.4% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 29%. The export price peaked at $2,961 per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($3,029 per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada amounted to $2,685 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Japan (+5.2%).

Matches Imports in the United States

In 2022, approx. 2.2K tons of matches were imported into the United States; declining by -21.3% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 12%.

In value terms, matches imports expanded remarkably to $17M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 25%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Import of Matches in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Chile4.44.64.65.57.7%
China3.12.02.84.513.2%
India2.32.23.43.312.8%
Sweden0.20.91.10.751.8%
Japan0.70.20.30.2-34.1%
Mexico0.30.20.10.1-30.7%
Others2.82.23.23.02.3%
Total13.812.315.417.48.0%

Top Suppliers of Matches to the United States in 2022:

  1. Chile (841.6 tons)
  2. China (677.8 tons)
  3. India (447.4 tons)
  4. Sweden (99.4 tons)
  5. Mexico (56.0 tons)
  6. Japan (30.1 tons)

Matches Exports in the United States

In 2022, the amount of matches exported from the United States soared to 718 tons, picking up by 30% on the year before. Overall, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +56.8% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, matches exports skyrocketed to $2.1M in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.4% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +65.4% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Matches in the United States (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Canada1,0671,0691,3791,3798.9%
Japan52.154.323.7593124.9%
China2882.917.4N/A-75.4%
Others203147212134-12.9%
Total1,6101,2741,6322,1069.4%

Top Export Markets for Matches from the United States in 2022:

  1. Canada (513.8 tons)
  2. Japan (195.9 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

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  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

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    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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Price of Matches in United States Drops by 4%, Averaging $21.4 per kg
Aug 11, 2023
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In June 2023, the price of Matches amounted to $21,352 per ton (CIF, US), showing a decline of -3.6% compared to the previous month.

Which Country Imports the Most Matches in the World?
Jul 26, 2018
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In value terms, matches imports stood at $X in 2016. Overall, matches imports continue to indicate a pronounced setback. In that year, global matches imports reached its maximum level of $X. Fro...

Which Country Exports the Most Matches in the World?
Jul 26, 2018
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In value terms, matches exports totaled $X in 2016. In general, matches exports continue to indicate a temperate drop. Global matches export peaked of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2016, it ...

Price of Matches in United States Drops by 4%, Averaging $21.4 per kg
Aug 11, 2023
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In June 2023, the price of Matches amounted to $21,352 per ton (CIF, US), showing a decline of -3.6% compared to the previous month.

Which Country Imports the Most Matches in the World?
Jul 26, 2018
Eye 1463

In value terms, matches imports stood at $X in 2016. Overall, matches imports continue to indicate a pronounced setback. In that year, global matches imports reached its maximum level of $X. Fro...

Which Country Exports the Most Matches in the World?
Jul 26, 2018
Eye 4612

In value terms, matches exports totaled $X in 2016. In general, matches exports continue to indicate a temperate drop. Global matches export peaked of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2016, it ...

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