U.S.: Disperse Dye Market 2024

Disperse Dye Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. disperse dye market rose remarkably to $X in 2021, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% 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 -19.5% against 2015 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Disperse Dye Production in the U.S.

In value terms, disperse dye production soared to $X in 2021. Overall, the total production indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% 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 -16.8% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 51%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Disperse Dye Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, the amount of disperse dyes and preparations based thereon exported from the United States surged to X tons, jumping by 85% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, exports showed a strong increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, disperse dye exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons) was the main destination for disperse dye exports from the United States, with a 49% share of total exports. Moreover, disperse dye exports to Mexico exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Honduras (X tons), fourfold. El Salvador (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Mexico stood at +13.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Honduras (+23.6% per year) and El Salvador (+19.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for disperse dye exported from the United States were Mexico ($X), El Salvador ($X) and Canada ($X), with a combined 46% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Honduras, Thailand, Japan, Brazil, China and Saudi Arabia, which together accounted for a further 26%.

Thailand, with a CAGR of +23.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average disperse dye export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -19.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 27%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($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 China (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Disperse Dye Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, purchases abroad of disperse dyes and preparations based thereon was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a pronounced slump. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, disperse dye imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% 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 -22.7% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 46% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), China (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) were the main suppliers of disperse dye imports to the United States, together comprising 56% of total imports. These countries were followed by Japan, Mexico, Taiwan (Chinese), South Korea and Switzerland, which together accounted for a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (with a CAGR of +11.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest disperse dye suppliers to the United States were Japan ($X), China ($X) and Mexico ($X), together comprising 56% of total imports. These countries were followed by India, Indonesia, Switzerland, Taiwan (Chinese) and South Korea, which together accounted for a further 38%.

Among the main suppliers, Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of +17.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average disperse dye import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -6.7% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, disperse dye import price decreased by -8.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 31%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+15.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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