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Mineral Wool Prices in the United States

U.S. Mineral Wool Import Price per Ton in June 2022

In June 2022, the mineral wool price per ton stood at $2.5K (CIF, US), surging by 28% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, faced a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2022 when the average import price increased by 56% month-to-month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $7.0K per ton. From March 2022 to June 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Mexico ($10.8K per ton), while the price for the UK ($474.0 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 Poland (+25.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Mineral Wool Imports

In August 2022, supplies from abroad of slag wool, rock wool and similar mineral wools and mixtures was finally on the rise to reach 3.7K tons for the first time since May 2022, thus ending a two-month declining trend. Overall, imports recorded a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2022 with an increase of 183% against the previous month. As a result, imports attained the peak of 7.1K tons. From June 2022 to August 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mineral wool imports shrank to $13M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2022 with an increase of 23% against the previous month.

U.S. Mineral Wool Imports by Country

In June 2022, the UK (3.4K tons) constituted the largest supplier of mineral wool to the United States, accounting for a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, mineral wool imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Japan (815 tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Canada (632 tons), with a 10% share.

From January 2022 to June 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume from the UK stood at +23.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Japan (+29.5% per month) and Canada (+1.6% per month).

In value terms, Canada ($5.4M) constituted the largest supplier of mineral wool to the United States, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($2M), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with an 11% share.

From January 2022 to June 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value from Canada stood at -2.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Mexico (+2.9% per month) and Japan (-6.8% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the mineral wool 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.

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Prodcom 23991910 - Slag wool, rock wool and similar mineral wools and mixtures thereof, in bulk, sheets or rolls

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United States

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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
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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
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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