U.S.: Ammonium Chloride Market 2024

Ammonium Chloride Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. ammonium chloride market rose rapidly to $X in 2021, picking up by 14% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -9.1% against 2017 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Ammonium Chloride Production in the U.S.

In value terms, ammonium chloride production shrank to $X in 2021. In general, the total production indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% 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 -21.5% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 53%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Ammonium Chloride Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, shipments abroad of ammonium chloride increased by 26% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 43% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ammonium chloride exports expanded markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +63.0% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 44%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for ammonium chloride exports from the United States, accounting for a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, ammonium chloride exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Brazil (X tons), threefold. Mexico (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada totaled +7.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (+76.7% per year) and Mexico (-16.1% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X), Brazil ($X) and the UK ($X) were the largest markets for ammonium chloride exported from the United States worldwide, together accounting for 79% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Brazil, with a CAGR of +70.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average ammonium chloride export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -14% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 41%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 Taiwan (Chinese) (+41.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ammonium Chloride Imports

Imports into the U.S.

Ammonium chloride imports into the United States skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, picking up by 65% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -9.0% against 2019 indices. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ammonium chloride imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a slight downturn. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of ammonium chloride imports to the United States.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +3.5%).

In value terms, the largest ammonium chloride suppliers to the United States were Germany ($X) and China ($X).

Germany, with a CAGR of +1.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average ammonium chloride import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -10.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 11%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 China amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (-1.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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