
U.S. Explosives Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030
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U.S. Explosive Import Price per Ton in August 2022
In August 2022, the explosive price per ton stood at $10.0K (CIF, US), waning by -14.5% against the previous month. In general, the import price saw a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2022 when the average import price increased by 93% against the previous month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $22.1K per ton. From March 2022 to August 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2022, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($75.1K per ton), while the price for the Dominican Republic ($1.4K 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 Sweden (+13.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
U.S. Explosive Imports
Explosive imports into the United States skyrocketed to 1.4K tons in August 2022, with an increase of 58% compared with July 2022 figures. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2022 when imports increased by 212% month-to-month.
In value terms, explosive imports surged to $14M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2022 when imports increased by 62% m-o-m.
U.S. Explosive Imports by Country
In August 2022, Poland (720 tons) constituted the largest explosive supplier to the United States, accounting for a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, explosive imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (307 tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (135 tons), with a 9.7% share.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland amounted to -10.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Mexico (+20.1% per month) and Germany (+2.4% per month).
In value terms, Poland ($3.5M), Germany ($2.7M) and Mexico ($2.2M) constituted the largest explosive suppliers to the United States, with a combined 61% share of total imports.
Mexico, with a CAGR of +14.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the explosive 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:
- NAICS 325920 - Explosives manufacturing
Companies mentioned:
- Dyno Nobel Inc.
- Orica USA Inc.
- Austin Powder Company
- Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (california)
- Geodynamics
- Maxam Us
- Hodgdon Powder Company
- Accurate Energetic Systems
- Buckley Powder Co.
- Maxam North America
- Hanley Industries
- Copperhead Chemical Company
- The Ensign-Bickford Company
- Mp Associates
- Titan Dynamics Systems
- Nelson Brothers Mining Services
- Wampum Hardware Co.
- Owen Oil Tools
- Spectra Technologies
- Orica U.S. Services Inc.
- Nelson Brothers
- Alliant Techsystems Operations
- Holston Defense Corporation
- AAC Investments
- Davis Mining & Manufacturing
- Jessee Brad or Heather D
- US Test Company 305
- Austin Star Detonator Company
- Nelson Brothers
- Austin Powder Holdings Company
- Dyno Nobel Holdings Usa
- Bae Systems Ordnance Systems
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
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- 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
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