U.S. - Refined or Synthetic Glycerol - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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U.S. Refined or Synthetic Glycerol Import Price per Ton in August 2022
In August 2022, the refined or synthetic glycerol price per ton stood at $2.0K (CIF, US), falling by -18.9% against the previous month. In general, import price indicated a measured increase from January 2022 to August 2022: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +4.7% over the last seven-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on August 2022 figures, refined or synthetic glycerol import price increased by +38.0% against January 2022 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in July 2022 an increase of 30% m-o-m. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $2.5K per ton, and then reduced dramatically in the following month.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was India ($4.7K per ton), while the price for Argentina ($1.5K 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 Indonesia (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
U.S. Refined or Synthetic Glycerol Imports
In August 2022, the amount of refined or synthetic glycerol imported into the United States soared to 18K tons, growing by 22% compared with the previous month's figure. Over the period under review, imports posted a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 with an increase of 75% m-o-m.
In value terms, refined or synthetic glycerol imports fell slightly to $36M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. In general, imports showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 when imports increased by 109% against the previous month.
U.S. Refined or Synthetic Glycerol Imports by Country
In August 2022, Indonesia (11K tons) constituted the largest refined or synthetic glycerol supplier to the United States, with a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, refined or synthetic glycerol imports from Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Malaysia (2.3K tons), fivefold. Argentina (2.1K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume from Indonesia amounted to +4.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Malaysia (-4.3% per month) and Argentina (+28.2% per month).
In value terms, Indonesia ($22M) constituted the largest supplier of refined or synthetic glycerol to the United States, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Malaysia ($5.3M), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with an 8.9% share.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from Indonesia amounted to +11.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Malaysia (+0.7% per month) and Argentina (+35.3% per month).
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Product coverage:
- Prodcom 20142360 - Glycerol (including synthetic, excluding crude, waters and lyes)
Country coverage:
- United States
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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
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- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- 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, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- 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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- 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 Of Destination, 2012–2024
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