Northern America: Polypropylene Synthetic Staple Market 2020

Polypropylene Synthetic Staple Market Size in Northern America

The revenue of the polypropylene synthetic staple market in Northern America amounted to $X in 2017, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the polypropylene synthetic staple market attained its maximum level of $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Polypropylene Synthetic Staple Production in Northern America

In 2017, polypropylene synthetic staple production in Northern America amounted to X tons, increasing by X% against the previous year. The polypropylene synthetic staple production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, when the output figure increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the polypropylene synthetic staple production attained its peak figure volume of X tons in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Polypropylene Synthetic Staple Exports in Northern America

In 2017, approx. X tons of polypropylene synthetic tow and staple were exported in Northern America; shrinking by -X% against the previous year. The polypropylene synthetic staple exports continue to indicate a deep drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the polypropylene synthetic staple exports attained its maximum volume of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, polypropylene synthetic staple exports stood at $X in 2017. The polypropylene synthetic staple exports continue to indicate a perceptible reduction. Over the period under review, the polypropylene synthetic staple exports attained its peak figure level of $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Polypropylene Synthetic Staple Exports by Country in Northern America

The exports of the one major exporters of polypropylene synthetic tow and staple, namely the U.S., represented more than two-thirds of total export.

The U.S. was also the fastest growing in terms of the polypropylene synthetic tow and staple exports, with a CAGR of -X% from 2007 to 2017. While the share of 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) also remains the largest polypropylene synthetic staple supplier in Northern America.

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

Polypropylene Synthetic Staple Export Prices by Country in Northern America

In 2017, the polypropylene synthetic staple export price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, coming up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices for polypropylene synthetic tow and staple reached its peak figure level of $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by export prices for the U.S..

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

Polypropylene Synthetic Staple Imports in Northern America

The imports amounted to X tons in 2017, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. The polypropylene synthetic staple imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015, when it surged by X% y-o-y. In that year, the polypropylene synthetic staple imports reached their peak volume of X tons. From 2016 to 2017, growth of the polypropylene synthetic staple imports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, polypropylene synthetic staple imports totaled $X in 2017. The polypropylene synthetic staple imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of imports peaked of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Polypropylene Synthetic Staple Imports by Country in Northern America

In 2017, the U.S. (X tons) represented the largest importer for polypropylene synthetic tow and staple, creating X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), achieving X% share of total imports.

The U.S. experienced a relatively flat trend pattern of polypropylene synthetic tow and staple imports. Canada (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2017, the share of the U.S. and Canada increased by X% and X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In the U.S., polypropylene synthetic staple imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2007-2017.

Polypropylene Synthetic Staple Import Prices by Country in Northern America

The polypropylene synthetic staple import price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2017, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2017, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when it surged by X% y-o-y. In that year, the import prices for polypropylene synthetic tow and staple attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the import prices for polypropylene synthetic tow and staple stood at a somewhat lower level.

Average import prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, major importing countries recorded the following import prices: in Canada ($X per ton) and the U.S. ($X per ton), while the U.S. ($X per ton) and Canada ($X per ton) were 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