U.S.: Polymer Ion-Exchangers Market 2022

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Market Size in the U.S.

In 2021, the U.S. polymer ion-exchangers market increased by 21% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Polymer ion-exchangers consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Production in the U.S.

In value terms, polymer ion-exchangers production declined to $X in 2021. Overall, production showed a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 94%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, exports of ion-exchangers based on synthetic or natural polymers in primary forms from the United States declined modestly to X tons, reducing by -2.3% compared with the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, polymer ion-exchangers exports totaled $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of polymer ion-exchangers exports from the United States, together accounting for 52% of total exports. These countries were followed by Japan, Malaysia, Brazil, Colombia, South Korea, the Netherlands, Taiwan (Chinese), France, Singapore and Argentina, which together accounted for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Malaysia (with a CAGR of +32.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for polymer ion-exchangers exported from the United States were the Netherlands ($X), Canada ($X) and China ($X), together accounting for 48% of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +26.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average polymer ion-exchangers export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 4.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, polymer ion-exchangers export price increased by +51.0% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($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 South Korea (+16.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, the amount of ion-exchangers based on synthetic or natural polymers in primary forms imported into the United States skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by 33% on the previous year. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +22.2% against 2018 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, polymer ion-exchangers imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of polymer ion-exchangers to the United States, accounting for a 39% share of total imports. Moreover, polymer ion-exchangers imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), threefold. Sweden (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +3.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+9.2% per year) and Sweden (+16.9% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constituted the largest supplier of polymer ion-exchangers to the United States, comprising 31% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Sweden stood at +13.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+0.0% per year) and France (-1.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average polymer ion-exchangers import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -5.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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