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U.S. - Polycarbonates (In Primary Forms) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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U.S. - Polycarbonates (In Primary Forms) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Sep 13, 2022

U.S. Polycarbonate Price Averages $3,653 per Ton, Stabilizing over 2022

U.S. Polycarbonate Export Price per Ton July 2022

In July 2022, the polycarbonate price per ton amounted to $3,653 (FOB, US), reducing by less than 0.1% against the previous month. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in May 2022 an increase of less than 0.1% month-to-month. The export price peaked at $3,762 per ton in June 2022, and then contracted in the following month.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In July 2022, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($4,121 per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($1,558 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to July 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malaysia (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Polycarbonate Exports

In July 2022, overseas shipments of polycarbonates (in primary forms) were finally on the rise to reach 28K tons for the first time since March 2022, thus ending a three-month declining trend. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at 33K tons in March 2022; however, from April 2022 to July 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, polycarbonate exports skyrocketed to $101M (IndexBox estimates) in July 2022. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2022 when exports increased by 21% month-to-month. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $118M. From April 2022 to July 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

U.S. Polycarbonate Exports by Country

Mexico (12K tons) was the main destination for polycarbonate exports from the United States, accounting for a 44% share of total exports. Moreover, polycarbonate exports to Mexico exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (4.4K tons), threefold. Canada (2.6K tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.5% share.

From January 2022 to July 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume to Mexico amounted to +2.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: China (-6.2% per month) and Canada (-2.9% per month).

In value terms, Mexico ($51M) remains the key foreign market for polycarbonate exports from the United States, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($15M), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada, with a 9.7% share.

From January 2022 to July 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value to Mexico totaled +3.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: China (-8.5% per month) and Canada (-1.8% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

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    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
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    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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