U.S.: Market for Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry 2024

Market Size for Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry in the U.S.

The U.S. paper industry finishing agents market amounted to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a strong expansion. Paper industry finishing agents consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry in the U.S.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents production rose to $X in 2022. In general, production showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Paper industry finishing agents production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, shipments abroad of finishing agents used in the paper industry increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents exports soared to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons), China (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) were the main destinations of paper industry finishing agents exports from the United States, together accounting for X% of total exports. Sweden, Indonesia, the Netherlands, Finland, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, India, Poland and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Canada ($X), China ($X) and Mexico ($X) constituted the largest markets for paper industry finishing agents exported from the United States worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Indonesia, Sweden, the Netherlands, Argentina, India, Finland, Brazil, Colombia, Poland and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Sweden, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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

In 2022, the average paper industry finishing agents export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached 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 Indonesia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Australia ($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 Indonesia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry

Imports into the U.S.

Paper industry finishing agents imports into the United States expanded sharply to X tons in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents imports fell modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) was the main supplier of paper industry finishing agents to the United States, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan (X tons), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Canada stood at X%.

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of finishing agents used in the paper industry to the United States, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with an X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper industry finishing agents import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Canada amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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