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U.S. - Natural And Modified Natural Polymers In Primary Forms - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Natural Polymers Price in the United States - 2023

Natural Polymers Price in the United States (CIF) - 2023

In September 2023, the average natural polymers import price amounted to $10,675 per ton, approximately mirroring the previous month. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in November 2022 when the average import price increased by 42% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $19,021 per ton in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to September 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Norway ($40,931 per ton), while the price for Italy ($4,091 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Natural Polymers Price in the United States (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average natural polymers export price amounted to $7,173 per ton, picking up by 9.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 15%. The export price peaked at $7,206 per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($12,205 per ton), while the average price for exports to Chile ($2,003 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+12.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Natural Polymers Imports in the United States

In 2022, the amount of natural and modified natural polymers in primary forms imported into the United States expanded significantly to 37K tons, growing by 6% on 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 14%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, natural polymers imports soared to $447M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Import of Natural Polymers in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	88.5	74.1	91.4	115	9.1%
Austria	48.5	43.0	47.6	47.6	-0.6%
Japan	24.1	22.9	27.3	30.7	8.4%
Norway	28.9	15.9	25.0	27.2	-2.0%
France	24.5	23.2	26.7	26.5	2.7%
Canada	10.0	8.3	14.6	17.0	19.3%
Italy	10.5	11.5	14.2	16.7	16.7%
Others	142	132	139	166	5.3%
Total	377	331	385	447	5.8%

Top Suppliers of Natural Polymers to the United States in 2022:

China (15.2K tons)
Austria (8.6K tons)
Italy (4.1K tons)
France (1.9K tons)
Canada (1.8K tons)
Norway (1.1K tons)
Japan (0.9K tons)

Natural Polymers Exports in the United States

Natural polymers exports from the United States reduced slightly to 50K tons in 2022, leveling off at 2021. In general, exports showed a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 0.4%.

In value terms, natural polymers exports expanded rapidly to $358M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Natural Polymers in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Japan	75.0	72.9	65.9	68.3	-3.1%
Netherlands	41.0	36.1	36.7	51.3	7.8%
Canada	34.4	37.0	45.0	45.3	9.6%
China	28.4	22.3	23.3	34.0	6.2%
Mexico	51.7	30.2	29.8	22.4	-24.3%
Brazil	10.4	19.8	12.6	15.8	15.0%
Vietnam	6.0	5.7	7.2	10.7	21.3%
Thailand	7.4	8.3	8.6	6.9	-2.3%
Colombia	3.0	1.1	2.2	6.0	26.0%
Australia	5.1	4.7	6.5	4.6	-3.4%
Peru	3.6	2.6	2.3	3.6	0.0%
Singapore	4.0	2.7	1.6	2.9	-10.2%
Chile	1.9	2.7	2.5	2.6	11.0%
Others	68.7	90.1	86.4	83.2	6.6%
Total	341	336	331	358	1.6%

Top Export Markets for Natural Polymers from the United States in 2022:

Japan (8.6K tons)
Brazil (5.8K tons)
Mexico (5.5K tons)
Canada (5.4K tons)
Netherlands (4.7K tons)
China (3.2K tons)
Colombia (2.0K tons)
Peru (1.7K tons)
Chile (1.3K tons)
Australia (1.1K tons)
Vietnam (0.9K tons)
Singapore (0.8K tons)
Thailand (0.8K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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Prodcom 20165960 - Natural and modified natural polymers, in primary forms (including alginic acid, hardened proteins, chemical derivatives of natural rubber)

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United States

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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
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8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
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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