Northern America: Natural Abrasives Market 2020

Natural Abrasives Market Size in Northern America

The revenue of the natural abrasives market in Northern America amounted to $X in 2017, falling by -X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The natural abrasives consumption continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, when it surged by X% year-to-year. The level of natural abrasives consumption peaked of $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Natural Abrasives Exports in Northern America

The exports amounted to X tons in 2017, waning by -X% against the previous year. The natural abrasives exports continue to indicate a significant contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, when it surged by X% year-to-year. The volume of exports peaked of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, natural abrasives exports stood at $X in 2017. The total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2007 to 2017: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the natural abrasives exports decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The level of exports peaked of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Natural Abrasives Exports by Country in Northern America

The U.S. represented the main exporter of industrial diamonds and other natural abrasives in Northern America, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2017. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), constituting X% share of total exports.

The U.S. experienced a relatively flat trend pattern of industrial diamonds and other natural abrasives exports. Canada (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Canada (X%) and the U.S. (X%) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) remains the largest natural abrasives supplier in Northern America, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Canada ($X), with a X% share of global exports.

In the U.S., natural abrasives exports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017.

Natural Abrasives Export Prices by Country in Northern America

The natural abrasives export price in Northern America stood at $X per kg in 2017, growing by X% against the previous year. The export price indicated a strong increase from 2007 to 2017: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the natural abrasives export price decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, when the export prices increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices for industrial diamonds and other natural abrasives reached its peak figure level of $X per kg in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was the U.S. ($X per kg), while Canada ($X per kg) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Canada (+X% per year).

Natural Abrasives Imports in Northern America

The imports totaled X tons in 2017, lowering by -X% against the previous year. The natural abrasives imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, with an increase of X% y-o-y. The volume of imports peaked of X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, natural abrasives imports stood at $X in 2017. The total imports indicated a slight increase from 2007 to 2017: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the natural abrasives imports decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The level of imports peaked of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Natural Abrasives Imports by Country in Northern America

In 2017, the U.S. (X tons) was the main importer for industrial diamonds and other natural abrasives, achieving X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), comprising X% share of total imports.

The U.S. experienced a relatively flat trend pattern of industrial diamonds and other natural abrasives imports. Canada experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2007 to 2017, the share of the U.S. increased by X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported industrial diamonds and other natural abrasives in Northern America, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Canada ($X), with a X% share of global imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the U.S. amounted to +X%.

Natural Abrasives Import Prices by Country in Northern America

In 2017, the natural abrasives import price in Northern America amounted to $X per kg, approximately mirroring the previous year. The import price indicated a temperate increase from 2007 to 2017: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the natural abrasives import price increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when the import prices increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import prices for industrial diamonds and other natural abrasives attained its maximum level in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was the U.S. ($X per kg), while Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by the U.S. (+X% per year).

Source: IndexBox Platform