U.S. - Propellant Powders - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingIn 2023, the Import of U.S. Propellant Powders Surges by 45% to Reach $144 Million
U.S. Propellant Powders Imports
In 2023, approx. 4.4K tons of propellant powders were imported into the United States; growing by 13% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total imports indicated modest growth from 2013 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by -9.8% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 109%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at 5.2K tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, propellant powders imports surged to $144M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, imports saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 65%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Propellant Powders in U.S. (million USD) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Canada | 62.8 | 64.2 | 63.0 | 42.7 | 24.2 | 29.7 | 29.3 | 51.5 | 67.5 | 48.3 | 99.7 |
| Australia | 8.0 | 9.0 | 9.7 | 10.6 | 7.2 | 6.1 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 8.1 | 3.1 | 11.9 |
| Germany | 3.7 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 7.2 | 6.5 | 3.1 | 1.6 | 3.7 | 23.4 | 15.2 | 8.4 |
| Finland | 1.1 | 1.4 | 3.9 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 2.9 | 4.3 | 5.4 | 5.9 |
| Thailand | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.3 | 4.0 | 5.2 |
| Sweden | 3.1 | 5.8 | 5.6 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 4.3 | 6.5 | 7.3 | 4.9 |
| Switzerland | 1.2 | 4.3 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 3.0 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.4 |
| Belgium | 3.1 | 2.0 | 1.4 | 4.0 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 3.0 | 4.1 | 2.3 | 0.7 |
| Others | 4.7 | 8.5 | 9.2 | 10.9 | 13.1 | 4.6 | 1.1 | 3.4 | 3.8 | 11.1 | 5.4 |
| Total | 87.6 | 97.0 | 95.2 | 83.7 | 59.9 | 51.8 | 46.5 | 76.8 | 121 | 99.5 | 144 |
Imports by Country
In 2023, Canada (2.9K tons) constituted the largest propellant powders supplier to the United States, with a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, propellant powders imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Australia (541 tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Thailand (232 tons), with a 5.2% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Canada stood at +1.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (+3.1% per year) and Thailand (+357.1% per year).
In value terms, Canada ($100M) constituted the largest supplier of propellant powders to the United States, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($12M), with an 8.2% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 5.8% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Canada totaled +4.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (+4.1% per year) and Germany (+8.4% per year).
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the propellant powders price stood at $32,488 per ton (CIF, US), surging by 28% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2013 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, propellant powders import price increased by +27.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 33% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($48,049 per ton), while the price for South Korea ($21,893 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the propellant powders market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 20511130 - Propellant powders
Country coverage:
- United States
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
