U.S.: Alums Market 2024

Alums Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. alums market totaled $X in 2022, increasing by 2.3% 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). In general, the total consumption indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -14.7% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Alums Exports

Exports from the U.S.

Alums exports from the United States surged to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 75% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 87% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, alums exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 80% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) were the main destinations of alums exports from the United States, together accounting for 74% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Denmark (with a CAGR of +67.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Denmark ($X), Canada ($X) and Mexico ($X) were the largest markets for alums exported from the United States worldwide, with a combined 74% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Denmark, with a CAGR of +67.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average alums export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 68%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Canada ($X per ton) and Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($X per ton) and Peru ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+12.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Alums Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, imports of alums into the United States skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 15% on the previous year. Overall, total imports indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -22.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 45%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, alums imports rose notably to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% 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 +55.1% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mexico (X tons) constituted the largest alums supplier to the United States, with a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, alums imports from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Mexico amounted to +4.0%.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constituted the largest supplier of alums to the United States, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 4.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Mexico stood at +5.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The average alums import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -5.2% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 44% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for Germany totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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