U.S. - Permanent Magnets - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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U.S. - Permanent Magnets - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Permanent Magnet Prices in the United States

U.S. Permanent Magnet Import Price per Ton in August 2022

In August 2022, the permanent magnet price per ton amounted to $603.8 (CIF, US), declining by -15.6% against the previous month. Over the last seven-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2022 when the average import price increased by 31% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $715.1 per ton in July 2022, and then contracted rapidly 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 Japan ($746.0 per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($104.0 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 China (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Permanent Magnet Import Prices by Type

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplied products. In August 2022, the product with the highest price was non-metal permanent magnets ($609.6 per ton), while the price for metal permanent magnets stood at $602.9 per ton.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by non-metal permanent magnet (+2.9%).

U.S. Permanent Magnet Imports

After two months of decline, supplies from abroad of permanent magnets increased by 40% to 124K tons in August 2022. The total import volume increased at an average monthly rate of +2.2% over the period from January 2022 to August 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain months. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in May 2022 with an increase of 48% against the previous month. As a result, imports reached the peak of 142K tons. From June 2022 to August 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, permanent magnet imports surged to $75M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. The total import value increased at an average monthly rate of +4.2% over the period from January 2022 to August 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in May 2022 with an increase of 24% m-o-m. Imports peaked in August 2022.

U.S. Permanent Magnet Imports by Type

In August 2022, metal permanent magnets (108K tons) constituted the largest type of permanent magnet supplied to the United States, accounting for a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, metal permanent magnets exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, non-metal permanent magnets (17K tons), sixfold.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of metal permanent magnets stood at +2.3%.

In value terms, metal permanent magnets ($65M) constituted the largest type of permanent magnet supplied to the United States, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by non-metal permanent magnets ($10M), with a 14% share of total imports.

U.S. Permanent Magnet Imports by Country

In August 2022, China (96K tons) constituted the largest permanent magnet supplier to the United States, accounting for a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, permanent magnet imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Indonesia (10K tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Japan (4.2K tons), with a 3.3% share.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Indonesia (+53.4% per month) and Japan (+0.5% per month).

In value terms, China ($61M) constituted the largest supplier of permanent magnet to the United States, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($3.1M), with a 4.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 2.5% share.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value from China amounted to +4.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Japan (+2.5% per month) and Germany (-0.3% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the permanent magnet 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 23441230 - Permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets (excluding of metal)
  • Prodcom 25992995 - Permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets, of metal

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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In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
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  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
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