U.S. Urethane and Other Foam Products (Except Polystyrene) Market. Analysis and Forecast to 2030
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Market Size for Urethane And Other Foam Products (except Polystyrene) in the U.S.
In 2021, the U.S. market for urethane and other foam products (except polystyrene) increased by 1.3% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2013 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.
Exports of Urethane And Other Foam Products (except Polystyrene)
Exports by Country
Hong Kong SAR (X tons), China (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of urethane and other foam product exports from the United States, with a combined 23% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Dominican Republic, the UK, the Netherlands, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Chile, Vietnam, Finland and Australia, which together accounted for a further 77%. Moreover, urethane and other foam product exports in Hong Kong SAR exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest exporter, China, threefold.
From 2013 to 2018, the biggest increases were in Chile (with a CAGR of +69.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest markets for urethane and other foam product exported from the United States were Hong Kong SAR ($X), China ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 23% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Dominican Republic, Singapore, Finland, Belgium, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Australia, India, Chile and Vietnam, which together accounted for a further 77%. Moreover, urethane and other foam product exports in Hong Kong SAR exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest exporter, China, fourfold.
Malaysia, with a CAGR of +30.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 export price for urethane and other foam products (except polystyrene) stood at less than $X per ton in 2018, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Dominican Republic (+17.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Imports of Urethane And Other Foam Products (except Polystyrene)
Imports by Country
China (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of urethane and other foam product imports to the United States, together comprising 30% of total imports. Moreover, urethane and other foam product imports in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany, fourfold.
From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +48.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, China ($X), Germany ($X) and Japan ($X) were the largest urethane and other foam product suppliers to the United States, with a combined 30% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, Thailand, Poland, Taiwan (Chinese), Denmark, South Korea and the Dominican Republic, which together accounted for a further 70%. Moreover, urethane and other foam product imports in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany, twofold.
Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +44.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2018, the average import price for urethane and other foam products (except polystyrene) amounted to less than $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the price for the Dominican Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for urethane and other foam product in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- NAICS 326150 - Urethane and other foam product (except polystyrene) manufacturing
Companies mentioned:
- Dart Container Corporation
- Carpenter Co.
- Pregis Corporation
- Premier Packaging
- Free-Flow Packaging International
- Ufp Technologies, Fxi
- Anchor Packaging Inc.
- Rogers Foam Corporation
- Atlas Roofing Corporation
- Lifoam Industries
- PMC Global, Latham International
- Future Foam
- Latham Manufacturing Corp.
- Sonoco Protective Solutions
- Engineered Polymers Corp.
- Federal International
- Sonoco Display & Packaging
- Plastic Services and Products
- Hood Companies
- Sekisui America Corporation
- Ohio Decorative Products
- Fxi Holdings
- Nppi Intermediate
- Cryovac
- Hermann Companies
- Carpenter Holdings
- Nu-Foam Products
- Greif Packaging
- Foamex L.P.
- Innocor Foam Technologies
Country coverage:
- United States
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023