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U.S. - Polyethylene with a Specific Gravity of Less than 0.94, in Primary Forms - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Polyethylene with a Specific Gravity of Less than 0.94 Prices in the United States

U.S. Polyethylene with a Specific Gravity of Less than 0.94 Export Price per Ton in May 2022

In May 2022, the polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than 0.94 price per ton amounted to $1.6K (FOB, US), therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous month. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in April 2022 when the average export price increased by 0.4% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $1.6K per ton in January 2022; afterwards, it flattened through to May 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In May 2022, the country with the highest price was Canada ($1.9K per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($680.0 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to May 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Polyethylene with a Specific Gravity of Less than 0.94 Exports

For the fifth consecutive month, the United States recorded growth in overseas shipments of polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than 0.94, in primary forms, which increased by 4.4% to 257K tons in May 2022. The total export volume increased at an average monthly rate of +5.0% over the period from January 2022 to May 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2022 when exports increased by 12% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in May 2022.

In value terms, exports of polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than 0.94, in primary forms expanded to $407M (IndexBox estimates) in May 2022. The total export value increased at an average monthly rate of +4.6% from January 2022 to May 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain months. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when exports increased by 12% month-to-month. The exports peaked in May 2022.

U.S. Polyethylene with a Specific Gravity of Less than 0.94 Exports by Country

Mexico (50K tons), Canada (29K tons) and China (24K tons) were the main destinations of exports of polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than 0.94, in primary forms from the United States, together accounting for 40% of total exports. These countries were followed by Brazil, Belgium, Colombia, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan (Chinese), Peru, Spain, India and Chile, which together accounted for a further 35%.

From January 2022 to May 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Malaysia (with a CAGR of +28.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than 0.94 exported from the United States were Mexico ($91M), Canada ($56M) and China ($34M), together accounting for 44% of total exports. Brazil, Belgium, Colombia, Taiwan (Chinese), Peru, Singapore, Spain, Chile, India and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

Among the main countries of destination, Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of +22.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than 0.94 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 20161035 - Linear polyethylene having a specific gravity < 0,94, in primary forms
Prodcom 20161039 - Polyethylene having a specific gravity < 0,94, in primary forms (excluding linear)

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

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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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. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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. 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. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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
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. Market Size and Growth, By Product
11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
12. Exports and Growth, By Product
13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
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