Report Update: Jan 1, 2025

U.S. - Styrene-Acrylonitrile (San) And Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (Abs) Copolymers (In Primary Forms) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

Single report

Sent by email within 24h (Mon-Fri)

$599 Basic Edition

$2095 Professional Edition

What's the difference?

Subscription

Online access and download

from $350/month

Get instant access to more than 2 million reports, dashboards, and datasets on the IndexBox Platform.

View Pricing

Styrene-Acrylonitrile Prices in the United States

U.S. Styrene-Acrylonitrile Export Price per Ton in August 2022

In August 2022, the styrene-acrylonitrile price per ton stood at $3.0K (FOB, US), therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous month. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in July 2022 an increase of 4.6% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in August 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In August 2022, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($3.3K per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($727.0 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Styrene-Acrylonitrile Export Prices by Type

Average prices varied noticeably for the major types of exported product. In August 2022, the product with the highest price was acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers in primary forms ($3.1K per ton), while the average price for exports of styrene-acrylonitrile (san) copolymers in primary forms stood at $2.5K per ton.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for the following types: styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers (+2.0%).

U.S. Styrene-Acrylonitrile Exports

In August 2022, approximately 13K tons of styrene-acrylonitrile (san) and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers (in primary forms) were exported from the United States; surging by 5.8% compared with the previous month's figure. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2022 with an increase of 32% against the previous month. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 16K tons. From April 2022 to August 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, styrene-acrylonitrile exports reached $39M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 with an increase of 34% m-o-m. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $45M. From April 2022 to August 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

U.S. Styrene-Acrylonitrile Exports by Type

Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers in primary forms (10K tons) was the largest type of styrene-acrylonitrile exported from the United States, accounting for a 80% share of total exports. Moreover, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers in primary forms exceeded the volume of the second product type, styrene-acrylonitrile (san) copolymers in primary forms (2.6K tons), fourfold.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of export of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers in primary forms totaled -1.9%.

In value terms, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers in primary forms ($32M) remains the largest type of styrene-acrylonitrile exported from the United States, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by styrene-acrylonitrile (san) copolymers in primary forms ($6.4M), with a 17% share of total exports.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the export volume of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers in primary forms totaled -1.3%.

U.S. Styrene-Acrylonitrile Exports by Country

Mexico (4.4K tons), Canada (4.3K tons) and Malaysia (2.2K tons) were the main destinations of styrene-acrylonitrile exports from the United States, with a combined 83% share of total exports. Belgium, Brazil, China and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 9.5%.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of +14.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for styrene-acrylonitrile exported from the United States were Mexico ($14M), Canada ($14M) and Malaysia ($1.6M), with a combined 78% share of total exports. Belgium, Brazil, Spain and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 8.8%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +9.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination 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 styrene-acrylonitrile 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 20162050 - Styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN) copolymers, in primary forms
Prodcom 20162070 - Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) copolymers, in primary forms

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

Reasons to buy this report:

Take advantage of the latest data
Find deeper insights into current market developments
Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

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

How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
How to load your idle production capacity
How to boost your sales on overseas markets
How to increase your profit margins
How to make your supply chain more sustainable
How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
How to outsource production to other countries
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. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND 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 TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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 Exports
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 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 Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
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, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
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 Of Destination, 2012–2024