U.S. - Synthetic Filament Tow And Staple Fibers, Not Carded Or Combed - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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U.S. Synthetic Filament Tow Import Price per Ton in June 2022
In June 2022, the synthetic filament tow price per ton amounted to $1.7K (CIF, US), with an increase of 7% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $1.8K per ton in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to June 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($4.6K per ton), while the price for China ($802.0 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 Germany (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
U.S. Synthetic Filament Tow Import Prices by Type
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplied products. In June 2022, the product with the highest price was synthetic filament tow ($4.0K per ton), while the price for synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning stood at $1.6K per ton.
From January 2022 to June 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning (+0.6%).
U.S. Synthetic Filament Tow Imports
After three months of growth, overseas purchases of synthetic filament tow and staple fibers, not carded or combed decreased by -12.8% to 55K tons in June 2022. The total import volume increased at an average monthly rate of +1.3% over the period from January 2022 to June 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 with an increase of 29% m-o-m.
In value terms, synthetic filament tow imports shrank to $95M (IndexBox estimates) in June 2022. The total import value increased at an average monthly rate of +1.0% over the period from January 2022 to June 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain months. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when imports increased by 27% against the previous month.
U.S. Synthetic Filament Tow Imports by Type
In June 2022, synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning (52K tons) was the main type of synthetic filament tow supplied to the United States, with a 96% share of total imports. Moreover, synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, synthetic filament tow (2.4K tons), more than tenfold.
From January 2022 to June 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of import of synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning totaled +1.5%.
In value terms, synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning ($86M) constituted the largest type of synthetic filament tow supplied to the United States, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by synthetic filament tow ($9.3M), with a 9.8% share of total imports.
U.S. Synthetic Filament Tow Imports by Country
South Korea (13K tons), Thailand (9.6K tons) and China (7.7K tons) were the main suppliers of synthetic filament tow imports to the United States, with a combined 56% share of total imports.
From January 2022 to June 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of +7.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest synthetic filament tow suppliers to the United States were South Korea ($19M), Thailand ($12M) and Japan ($9M), with a combined 43% share of total imports. These countries were followed by India, China, Germany, Vietnam and Indonesia, which together accounted for a further 30%.
Germany, with a CAGR of +9.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the synthetic filament tow 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 20601110 - Aramids staple, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
- Prodcom 20601120 - Other polyamide tow and staple, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
- Prodcom 20601130 - Polyester tow and staple, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
- Prodcom 20601140 - Acrylic tow and staple, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
- Prodcom 20601150 - Polypropylene synthetic tow and staple not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
- Prodcom 20601190 - Other synthetic tow and staple not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
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
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- 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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- 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, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- 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, 2012–2024
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