U.S. - Saturated Acyclic Monocarboxylic Acids - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingU.S. July 2023 Exports of Acyclic Monocarboxylic Acids Reach $143M
U.S. Saturated Acyclic Monocarboxylic Acids Exports
Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids exports from the United States contracted markedly to 141K tons in July 2023, which is down by -24.2% against June 2023. Over the period under review, exports showed a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in June 2023 with an increase of 52% month-to-month. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 186K tons, and then declined sharply in the following month.
In value terms, saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids exports contracted remarkably to $143M (IndexBox estimates) in July 2023. Overall, exports showed a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in October 2022 when exports increased by 27% month-to-month. 
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Saturated Acyclic Monocarboxylic Acids in U.S. (million USD) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | |
| Mexico | 50.0 | 44.9 | 34.9 | 46.1 | 37.8 | 31.1 | 42.0 | 44.2 | 35.5 | 40.3 | 28.0 | 30.0 | 37.5 |
| Belgium | 66.9 | 66.3 | 30.8 | 61.5 | 47.3 | 75.9 | 93.4 | 46.2 | 59.8 | 31.7 | 47.6 | 80.0 | 35.3 |
| Canada | 25.0 | 25.4 | 22.7 | 22.9 | 20.0 | 17.3 | 19.5 | 17.5 | 22.1 | 17.6 | 17.1 | 18.7 | 16.3 |
| India | 5.7 | 5.7 | 4.2 | 5.5 | 4.8 | 3.0 | 7.8 | 7.4 | 6.1 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 3.4 | 9.9 |
| Brazil | 15.4 | 20.6 | 23.9 | 23.7 | 14.8 | 15.2 | 14.0 | 8.9 | 16.9 | 12.3 | 14.1 | 9.0 | 9.7 |
| Singapore | 8.8 | 12.6 | 9.2 | 9.4 | 3.6 | 6.6 | 17.0 | 7.5 | 13.0 | 10.0 | 5.1 | 4.9 | 8.3 |
| Netherlands | 21.4 | 12.8 | 14.3 | 14.8 | 12.4 | 5.4 | 6.8 | 18.2 | 13.7 | 9.1 | 12.5 | 12.3 | 2.9 |
| Others | 45.2 | 39.9 | 43.2 | 49.7 | 32.2 | 31.9 | 26.1 | 25.8 | 44.6 | 30.7 | 28.1 | 31.3 | 23.5 |
| Total | 238 | 228 | 183 | 233 | 173 | 186 | 227 | 176 | 212 | 157 | 157 | 190 | 143 |
Exports by Country
Belgium (45K tons), Mexico (39K tons) and Singapore (13K tons) were the main destinations of saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids exports from the United States, with a combined 68% share of total exports. India, Brazil, Canada and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +16.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
In value terms, the largest markets for saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids exported from the United States were Mexico ($38M), Belgium ($35M) and Canada ($16M), together comprising 62% of total exports. These countries were followed by India, Brazil, Singapore and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 21%.
India, with a CAGR of +4.8%, recorded 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 a decline.
Exports by Type
Acetic acid (73K tons), esters of acetic acid (excluding ethyl acetate) (44K tons) and mono-, di- or tri-chloroacetic acids; propionic, butanoic and pentanoic acids and their salts and esters (14K tons) were the main products of saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids exports from the United States, with a combined 93% share of total exports. These products were followed by lauric acid and other acids, their salts and esters, formic acid, its salts and esters, ethyl acetate, acetic anhydride, palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters and salts of acetic acid, which together accounted for a further 7%.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the major product types, was attained by formic acid, its salts and esters (with a CAGR of +1.6%), while the other products experienced mixed trend patterns.
In value terms, the most traded types of saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids in the United States were esters of acetic acid (excluding ethyl acetate) ($53M), acetic acid ($38M) and lauric acid and other acids, their salts and esters ($19M), together accounting for 77% of total exports. These products were followed by mono-, di- or tri-chloroacetic acids; propionic, butanoic and pentanoic acids and their salts and esters, palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters, formic acid, its salts and esters, ethyl acetate, acetic anhydride and salts of acetic acid, which together accounted for a further 23%.
Formic acid, its salts and esters, with a CAGR of +1.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main product categories over the period under review, while shipments for the other products experienced a decline.
Export Prices by Country
In July 2023, the saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids price stood at $1,014 per ton (FOB, US), leveling off at the previous month. Overall, the export price recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in September 2022 an increase of 7.8% month-to-month. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $1,631 per ton. From October 2022 to July 2023, the the average export prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($4,537 per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($659 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids 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 20143215 - Ethyl acetate
- Prodcom 20143219 - Esters of acetic acid (excluding ethyl acetate)
- Prodcom 20143220 - Mono-, di- or tri-chloroacetic acids, propionic, butanoic and pentanoic acids, their salts and esters
- Prodcom 20143230 -
- Prodcom 20143240 -
- Prodcom 20143250 - Formic acid, its salts and esters
- Prodcom 20143271 - Acetic acid
- Prodcom 20143278 - Salts of acetic acid
- Prodcom 20143280 - Lauric acid and others, salts and esters
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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- 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
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- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
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- 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
