U.S. - Synthetic Filament Tow And Staple Fibers, Not Carded Or Combed - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingUnited States Witnesses a Significant Drop in the Price of Synthetic Filament Tow to $1,542 per Ton
U.S. Synthetic Filament Tow Import Price in May 2023
In May 2023, the synthetic filament tow price stood at $1,542 per ton (CIF, US), dropping by -2.2% against the previous month. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2022 an increase of 19% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $2,143 per ton in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to May 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In May 2023, the country with the highest price was Japan ($4,166 per ton), while the price for China ($767 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From May 2022 to May 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
| COUNTRY | Import Price of Synthetic Filament Tow in U.S. (USD per ton) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | |
| Japan | 4,749 | 4,102 | 4,455 | 4,524 | 4,295 | 4,841 | 4,265 | 4,247 | 5,320 | 4,156 | 4,577 | 4,369 | 4,166 |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 1,570 | 1,831 | 2,192 | 1,742 | 1,662 | 1,986 | 1,622 | 1,761 | 1,964 | 1,544 | 1,579 | 1,511 | 1,715 |
| South Korea | 1,392 | 1,462 | 1,434 | 1,446 | 1,655 | 1,684 | 1,740 | 1,456 | 1,717 | 1,479 | 1,527 | 1,379 | 1,447 |
| India | 1,467 | 1,520 | 1,591 | 1,611 | 1,544 | 1,398 | 1,452 | 1,455 | 1,447 | 1,325 | 1,622 | 1,310 | 1,231 |
| Indonesia | 1,324 | 1,097 | 1,364 | 1,532 | 1,725 | 1,412 | 1,457 | 1,170 | 1,128 | 977 | 1,102 | 1,104 | 1,182 |
| Thailand | 1,290 | 1,295 | 1,363 | 1,431 | 1,524 | 1,351 | 1,326 | 1,513 | 1,280 | 1,224 | 1,174 | 1,187 | 1,167 |
| Vietnam | 863 | 903 | 919 | 962 | 1,096 | 1,029 | 894 | 887 | 849 | 847 | 814 | 863 | 860 |
| China | 829 | 794 | 821 | 1,454 | 1,141 | 870 | 891 | 839 | 786 | 959 | 875 | 975 | 767 |
| Average | 1,619 | 1,732 | 1,769 | 2,110 | 2,143 | 2,033 | 1,856 | 1,842 | 1,819 | 1,636 | 1,688 | 1,577 | 1,542 |
U.S. Synthetic Filament Tow Import Prices by Type
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplied products. In May 2023, the product with the highest price was synthetic filament tow ($3,697 per ton), while the price for synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning totaled $1,410 per ton.
From May 2022 to May 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning (-0.6%).
U.S. Synthetic Filament Tow Imports
After two months of growth, purchases abroad of synthetic filament tow and staple fibers, not carded or combed decreased by -16.2% to 45K tons in May 2023. Overall, imports saw a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 when imports increased by 43% against the previous month.
In value terms, synthetic filament tow imports dropped sharply to $69M (IndexBox estimates) in May 2023. In general, imports showed a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2023 with an increase of 48% against the previous month.
U.S. Synthetic Filament Tow Imports by Type
In May 2023, synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning (42K tons) was the main type of synthetic filament tow supplied to the United States, accounting for a 94% share of total imports. Moreover, synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, synthetic filament tow (2.6K tons), more than tenfold.
From May 2022 to May 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning totaled -3.0%.
In value terms, synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning ($60M) constituted the largest type of synthetic filament tow supplied to the United States, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by synthetic filament tow ($9.6M), with a 14% share of total imports.
U.S. Synthetic Filament Tow Imports by Country
South Korea (9.5K tons), Thailand (7.6K tons) and Vietnam (6K tons) were the main suppliers of synthetic filament tow imports to the United States, with a combined 51% share of total imports. India, China, Japan, Indonesia and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.
From May 2022 to May 2023, the biggest increases were in Taiwan (Chinese) (with a CAGR of +3.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
In value terms, South Korea ($14M), Japan ($11M) and Thailand ($8.8M) constituted the largest synthetic filament tow suppliers to the United States, with a combined 48% share of total imports. These countries were followed by India, Vietnam, Taiwan (Chinese), China and Indonesia, which together accounted for a further 32%.
Among the main suppliers, Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of +4.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the synthetic filament tow 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 20601110 - Aramids staple, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
- Prodcom 20601120 - Other polyamide tow and staple, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
- Prodcom 20601130 - Polyester tow and staple, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
- Prodcom 20601140 - Acrylic tow and staple, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
- Prodcom 20601150 - Polypropylene synthetic tow and staple not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
- Prodcom 20601190 - Other synthetic tow and staple not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
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- 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
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- 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
