U.S.: Compound Plasticisers Market 2024

Compound Plasticisers Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. compound plasticisers market declined to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Compound plasticisers consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Compound Plasticisers Production in the U.S.

In value terms, compound plasticisers production reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Compound Plasticisers Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, compound plasticisers exports from the United States fell modestly to X tons, which is down by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, posted a temperate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, compound plasticisers exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Canada (X tons) were the main destinations of compound plasticisers exports from the United States, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for compound plasticisers exported from the United States were Mexico ($X), Canada ($X) and Belgium ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, 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 compound plasticisers export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, compound plasticisers export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Compound Plasticisers Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, the amount of compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics imported into the United States contracted to X tons, dropping by X% on 2021. In general, imports saw a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, compound plasticisers imports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest compound plasticisers supplier to the United States, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, compound plasticisers imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Estonia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Canada amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Estonia (X% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics to the United States, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Estonia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Canada stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Estonia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average compound plasticisers import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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