Northern America: Polycarbonate Market 2024

Polycarbonate Market Size in Northern America

The North American polycarbonate market reduced to $X in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Polycarbonate Production in Northern America

In value terms, polycarbonate production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Polycarbonate Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2023, overseas shipments of polycarbonates (in primary forms) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fifth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports recorded a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, polycarbonate exports declined to $X in 2023. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. Canada (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to polycarbonate exports from the United States stood at X%. At the same time, Canada (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Canada emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Northern America, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest polycarbonate supplier in Northern America, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (X%).

Polycarbonate Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2023, approx. X tons of polycarbonates (in primary forms) were imported in Northern America; waning by X% compared with the previous year. Total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, polycarbonate imports dropped to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, the United States (X tons) was the major importer of polycarbonates (in primary forms), comprising X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), generating a X% share of total imports.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the polycarbonates (in primary forms) imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Canada (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. The United States (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Canada saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported polycarbonates (in primary forms) in Northern America, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform