Northern America: Hard Plastic Comb Market 2024

Hard Plastic Comb Market Size in Northern America

In 2022, the North American hard plastic comb market increased by 27% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption enjoyed a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Hard Plastic Comb Production in Northern America

In value terms, hard plastic comb production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 215% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Hard Plastic Comb Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2022, overseas shipments of hard rubber or plastic combs increased by 171% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep downturn. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hard plastic comb exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a noticeable decrease. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States represented the largest exporting country with an export of around X tons, which accounted for 84% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), comprising a 16% share of total exports.

Exports from the United States decreased at an average annual rate of -8.0% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Canada (+9.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Canada emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Northern America, with a CAGR of +9.0% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Canada increased by +13 percentage points.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest hard plastic comb supplier in Northern America, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 12% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States totaled -3.6%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -26.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 26%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+4.8%).

Hard Plastic Comb Imports

Imports in Northern America

Hard plastic comb imports skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, jumping by 28% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 142%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, hard plastic comb imports soared to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +84.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 39% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The United States dominates imports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near 96% of total imports in 2022. Canada (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the hard rubber or plastic combs imports, with a CAGR of +11.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Canada (+2.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United States increased by +4.7 percentage points.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported hard rubber or plastic combs in Northern America, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 9.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States totaled +4.1%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, surging by 3.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+3.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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