U.S. - Benzene - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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U.S. Benzene Import Price per Ton in August 2022
In August 2022, the benzene price per ton amounted to $1.2K (CIF, US), shrinking by -7.9% against the previous month. Over the period under review, import price indicated a resilient expansion from January 2022 to August 2022: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +7.3% over the last seven months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on August 2022 figures, benzene import price increased by +63.8% against January 2022 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in July 2022 when the average import price increased by 24% m-o-m. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $1.3K per ton, and then declined in the following month.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2022, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($5.8K per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($1.1K per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+38.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
U.S. Benzene Imports
In August 2022, imports of benzene into the United States soared to 227K tons, growing by 120% on July 2022 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in June 2022 with an increase of 355% m-o-m. Imports peaked in August 2022.
In value terms, benzene imports soared to $269M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. Overall, imports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2022 when imports increased by 390% month-to-month. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in August 2022.
U.S. Benzene Imports by Country
In August 2022, South Korea (176K tons) constituted the largest supplier of benzene to the United States, with a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, benzene imports from South Korea exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Japan (18K tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Canada (13K tons), with a 5.6% share.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume from South Korea stood at +24.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Japan (+3.8% per month) and Canada (-0.8% per month).
In value terms, South Korea ($204M) constituted the largest supplier of benzene to the United States, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($20M), with a 7.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with a 7.2% share.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from South Korea totaled +31.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Canada (+7.8% per month) and Japan (+8.8% per month).
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Product coverage:
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- Key market players and their profiles
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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7. PRODUCTION
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- 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, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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