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Acrylic Polymer Prices in the United States

U.S. Acrylic Polymer Import Price per Ton in June 2022

In June 2022, the acrylic polymer price per ton amounted to $3.0K (CIF, US), reducing by -4.1% against the previous month. In general, the import price saw a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in April 2022 when the average import price increased by 2.5% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $3.2K per ton in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to June 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In June 2022, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($5.3K per ton), while the price for China ($1.6K per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to June 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+13.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Acrylic Polymer Import Prices by Type

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplied products. In June 2022, the product with the highest price was polymethyl methacrylate in primary forms ($3.8K per ton), while the price for acrylic polymers, in primary forms (excluding polymethyl methacrylate) amounted to $3.0K per ton.

From January 2022 to June 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by polymethyl methacrylate (+0.3%).

U.S. Acrylic Polymer Imports

In June 2022, acrylic polymer imports into the United States totaled 45K tons, almost unchanged from the previous month. The total import volume increased at an average monthly rate of +7.6% from January 2022 to June 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when imports increased by 25% against the previous month. Imports peaked in June 2022.

In value terms, acrylic polymer imports reduced slightly to $135M (IndexBox estimates) in June 2022. The total import value increased at an average monthly rate of +6.5% over the period from January 2022 to June 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain months. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when imports increased by 27% against the previous month.

U.S. Acrylic Polymer Imports by Type

In June 2022, acrylic polymers, in primary forms (excluding polymethyl methacrylate) (44K tons) was the main type of acrylic polymer supplied to the United States, accounting for a 97% share of total imports. Moreover, acrylic polymers, in primary forms (excluding polymethyl methacrylate) exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, polymethyl methacrylate in primary forms (1.5K tons), more than tenfold.

From January 2022 to June 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of acrylic polymers, in primary forms (excluding polymethyl methacrylate) stood at +7.6%.

In value terms, acrylic polymers, in primary forms (excluding polymethyl methacrylate) ($129M) constituted the largest type of acrylic polymer supplied to the United States, comprising 96% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by polymethyl methacrylate in primary forms ($5.5M), with a 4.1% share of total imports.

U.S. Acrylic Polymer Imports by Country

South Korea (8.3K tons), Canada (7.5K tons) and Japan (5.2K tons) were the main suppliers of acrylic polymer imports to the United States, with a combined 47% share of total imports. These countries were followed by China, Mexico, Germany, the UK, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, Spain and Italy, which together accounted for a further 42%.

From January 2022 to June 2022, the biggest increases were in Spain (with a CAGR of +19.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest acrylic polymer suppliers to the United States were Canada ($19M), Japan ($18M) and Germany ($16M), with a combined 40% share of total imports. South Korea, Mexico, the UK, China, France, Sweden, the Netherlands, Spain and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 45%.

Among the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +36.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the acrylic polymer 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 20165350 - Polymethyl methacrylate, in primary forms
Prodcom 20165390 - Acrylic polymers, in primary forms (excluding polymethyl methacrylate)

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United States

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1. INTRODUCTION

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
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
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