U.S.: Compound Plasticisers Market 2022

Compound Plasticisers Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. compound plasticisers market dropped slightly to $X in 2021, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a mild slump. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Compound Plasticisers Production in the U.S.

In value terms, compound plasticisers production reduced to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Compound Plasticisers Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, the amount of compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics exported from the United States rose sharply to X tons, growing by X% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, exports saw a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, compound plasticisers exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Canada (X tons) were the main destinations of compound plasticisers exports from the United States, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for compound plasticisers exported from the United States were Mexico ($X), Canada ($X) and Belgium ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Belgium, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average compound plasticisers export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Guatemala (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Compound Plasticisers Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, supplies from abroad of compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, recorded a pronounced decrease. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, compound plasticisers imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a deep slump. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Canada (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Estonia (X tons) were the main suppliers of compound plasticisers imports to the United States, together comprising X% of total imports. Indonesia and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Indonesia (with a CAGR of +X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest compound plasticisers suppliers to the United States were Canada ($X), Germany ($X) and Estonia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Indonesia and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average compound plasticisers import price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably countryorigin: the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while the price for Estonia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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