U.S.: Market for Activated Natural Mineral Products 2024

Market Size for Activated Natural Mineral Products in the U.S.

The U.S. activated natural mineral products market reached $X in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -2.0% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Activated Natural Mineral Products in the U.S.

In value terms, activated natural mineral products production expanded slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, the total production indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -1.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 26%. Activated natural mineral products production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Activated Natural Mineral Products

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of activated natural mineral products, when their volume increased by 17% to X tons. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, activated natural mineral products exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for activated natural mineral products exports from the United States, with a 17% share of total exports. Moreover, activated natural mineral products exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Brazil (X tons), with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada amounted to +1.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+3.4% per year) and Brazil (+18.8% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for activated natural mineral products exports from the United States, comprising 18% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($X), with a 7.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada stood at +2.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+4.8% per year) and Belgium (+5.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average activated natural mineral products export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 6.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Activated Natural Mineral Products

Imports into the U.S.

Activated natural mineral products imports into the United States skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, increasing by 49% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume 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 increased by +58.0% against 2018 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, activated natural mineral products imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Mexico (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of activated natural mineral products to the United States, with a 74% share of total imports. Moreover, activated natural mineral products imports from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Egypt (X tons), with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Mexico totaled +10.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+44.7% per year) and Egypt (+13.9% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constituted the largest supplier of activated natural mineral products to the United States, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Mexico amounted to +10.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+11.5% per year) and Germany (+4.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average activated natural mineral products import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 3.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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