U.S.: Enamels And Glazes Market 2024

Enamels And Glazes Market Size in the U.S.

After three years of growth, the U.S. enamels and glazes market decreased by -3.8% to $X in 2021. Overall, the total consumption indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +54.7% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Enamels And Glazes Production in the U.S.

In value terms, enamels and glazes production reduced to $X in 2021. Overall, the total production indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% 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 increased by +57.1% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 23%. Enamels and glazes production peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Enamels And Glazes Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, shipments abroad of vitrifiable enamels and glazes for ceramics, enamelling or glass decreased by -2.5% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, enamels and glazes exports reduced to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons), Canada (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of enamels and glazes exports from the United States, with a combined 66% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Philippines, the UK, South Korea, Germany, Australia and Brazil, which together accounted for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Philippines (with a CAGR of +84.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for enamels and glazes exported from the United States were Mexico ($X), Canada ($X) and South Korea ($X), with a combined 60% share of total exports. These countries were followed by China, Germany, the UK, the Philippines, Brazil and Australia, which together accounted for a further 21%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Philippines, with a CAGR of +82.5%, saw 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

The average enamels and glazes export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -8.4% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, enamels and glazes export price increased by +39.5% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 25%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Philippines ($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 (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Enamels And Glazes Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, purchases abroad of vitrifiable enamels and glazes for ceramics, enamelling or glass increased by 260% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports recorded a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, enamels and glazes imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a prominent increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Mexico (X tons) was the main enamels and glazes supplier to the United States, with a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, enamels and glazes imports from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Mexico stood at +21.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+10.6% per year) and Spain (+17.0% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vitrifiable enamels and glazes for ceramics, enamelling or glass to the United States, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 5.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Mexico amounted to +24.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+7.4% per year) and Spain (+22.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average enamels and glazes import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -21.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 18%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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