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U.S. Urethane and Other Foam Products (Except Polystyrene) Market. Analysis and Forecast to 2030

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U.S.: Market for Urethane And Other Foam Products (except Polystyrene) 2022

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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

In 2018, the average export price for urethane and other foam products except polystyrene) amounted to less than $0.1 per ton, flattening at the previous year.
The average import price for urethane and other foam products except polystyrene) stood at less than $0.1 per ton in 2018, leveling off at the previous year.

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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  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 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
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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