Northern America: Semi-Chemical Fluting Market 2024

Semi-Chemical Fluting Market Size in Northern America

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the North American semi-chemical fluting market, when its value increased by 7.8% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Semi-Chemical Fluting Production in Northern America

In value terms, semi-chemical fluting production expanded significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 14%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Semi-Chemical Fluting Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2021, approx. X tons of semi-chemical fluting were exported in Northern America; reducing by -1.8% against the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 25%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, semi-chemical fluting exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +9.1% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States was the largest exporter of semi-chemical fluting in Northern America, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was near 85% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), committing a 15% share of total exports.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the semi-chemical fluting exports, with a CAGR of +5.7% from 2012 to 2021. Canada (-1.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of the United States increased by +9.6 percentage points.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest semi-chemical fluting supplier in Northern America, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 17% share of total exports.

In the United States, semi-chemical fluting exports increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 21% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+5.0%).

Semi-Chemical Fluting Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2021, semi-chemical fluting imports in Northern America contracted to X tons, dropping by -7.8% compared with 2020 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 27%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, semi-chemical fluting imports rose sharply to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -15.5% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 45%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States represented the major importer of semi-chemical fluting in Northern America, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was approx. 80% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), generating a 20% share of total imports.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the semi-chemical fluting imports, with a CAGR of +2.8% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Canada (+2.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. The shares of the largest importers remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported semi-chemical fluting in Northern America, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with an 18% share of total imports.

In the United States, semi-chemical fluting imports increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 20% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+3.6%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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