Price for Textile Fabrics; Impregnated, Coated, Covered or Laminated with Polyurethane in the United States - 2024

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1. Price for Textile Fabrics; Impregnated, Coated, Covered or Laminated with Polyurethane in the United States (FOB) - 2024
2. Price for Textile Fabrics; Impregnated, Coated, Covered or Laminated with Polyurethane in the United States (CIF) - 2024
3. Exports of Textile Fabrics; Impregnated, Coated, Covered or Laminated with Polyurethane in the United States
4. Imports of Textile Fabrics; Impregnated, Coated, Covered or Laminated with Polyurethane in the United States

Price for Textile Fabrics; Impregnated, Coated, Covered or Laminated with Polyurethane in the United States (FOB) - 2024

In March 2024, the average export price for textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with polyurethanes amounted to $7.6 per square meter, falling by -5.8% against the previous month. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2024 an increase of 13% m-o-m. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $8.0 per square meter, and then reduced in the following month.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Canada ($8.0 per square meter), while the average price for exports to Guatemala ($1.2 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From March 2023 to March 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Textile Fabrics; Impregnated, Coated, Covered or Laminated with Polyurethane in the United States (CIF) - 2024

In March 2024, the average import price for textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with polyurethanes amounted to $4.9 per square meter, with an increase of 4% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, saw a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2023 an increase of 16% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $6.5 per square meter in April 2023; however, from May 2023 to March 2024, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Japan ($8.6 per square meter), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($2.1 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From March 2023 to March 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Exports of Textile Fabrics; Impregnated, Coated, Covered or Laminated with Polyurethane in the United States

In 2022, exports of textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with polyurethanes from the United States reached 58M square meters, leveling off at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 1.7%. The exports peaked at 87M square meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with polyurethanes expanded rapidly to $430M in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $457M in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Top Export Markets for Textile Fabrics; Impregnated, Coated, Covered or Laminated with Polyurethane from the United States in 2022:

1. Mexico (45.0M square meters)
2. Canada (4.1M square meters)
3. Guatemala (1.9M square meters)
4. Dominican Republic (0.5M square meters)

Imports of Textile Fabrics; Impregnated, Coated, Covered or Laminated with Polyurethane in the United States

In 2022, the amount of textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with polyurethanes imported into the United States reduced modestly to 84M square meters, shrinking by -2.7% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 3.2%. Imports peaked at 99M square meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with polyurethanes expanded sharply to $385M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Top Suppliers of Textile Fabrics; Impregnated, Coated, Covered or Laminated with Polyurethane to the United States in 2022:

1. China (27.9M square meters)
2. Taiwan (Chinese) (19.0M square meters)
3. Japan (15.8M square meters)
4. South Korea (10.9M square meters)
5. Mexico (3.7M square meters)
6. United Kingdom (1.3M square meters)
7. Germany (1.3M square meters)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform