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Imports And Exports Mostly Up For January 2019

U.S. government trade figures for January 2019 indicated raw material imports were down in two categories outlined: hog bristle and metal

handles, compared to January 2018.

Import totals for January 2019 were up in six finished goods categories outlined: brooms of broom corn valued at more than 96 cents, brooms and brushes of vegetable materials, toothbrushes, hairbrushes, shaving brushes and upright brooms, compared to January 2018.


– RAW MATERIAL IMPORTS –


Hog Bristle

The United States imported 16,261 kilograms of hog bristle in January 2019,
down 30 percent from 23,272 kilograms imported in January 2018.

China sent all the hog bristle to the United States in January 2019.

The average price per kilogram for January 2019 was $42.37, up 282 percent
from the average price per kilogram for January 2018 of $11.08.

Broom And Mop Handles

The import total of broom and mop handles during January 2019 was
1.7 million, the same as for January 2018.

During January 2019, the United States received 945,864 broom and mop
handles from Honduras and 471,625 from Brazil.

The average price per handle for January 2019 was 63 cents, down
21 percent from 80 cents for January 2018.

 

Brush Backs

January 2019 imports of brush backs totaled 468,104, up 38 percent from
338,721 for January 2018.

Sri Lanka shipped 192,290 brush backs to the United States during
January 2019, while Indonesia sent 172,797.

The average price per brush back was 51 cents during January 2019, down
22 percent from 65 cents for January 2018.

Metal Handles

The import total of metal handles during January 2019 was 1.7 million,

down 6 percent from 1.8 million for January 2018.

During January 2019, Italy sent 646,653 metal handles to the United States,

while China exported 588,691.

The average price per handle for January 2019 was $1.16, down 3 percent from $1.19 for January 2018.


– FINISHED GOODS IMPORTS –


Brooms Of Broom Corn Valued At More Than 96 Cents

The United States imported 570,746 brooms of broom corn valued at more

than 96 cents per broom during January 2019, up 31 percent from 436,984

for January 2018.

Mexico sent 565,346 brooms to the United States in January 2019.

The average price per broom for January 2019 was $2.30, down 7 percent
from $2.47 for January 2018.

 

Brooms & Brushes Of Vegetable Material

The import total of brooms and brushes of vegetable material during January 2019 was 601,102, up 146 percent from 244,447 brooms and brushes imported during January 2018.

China exported 452,520 brooms and brushes to the United States in January 2019.

The average price per unit for January 2019 was 36 cents, down 80 percent from the average price for January 2018 of $1.82.

Toothbrushes

The United States imported 117.5 million toothbrushes in January 2019, up
8 percent from 108.6 million imported in January 2018.

China sent 97.9 million toothbrushes to the United States during January 2019.

The average price per toothbrush for January 2019 was 24 cents, up 9 percent from 22 cents for January 2018.

 

Hairbrushes

January 2019 imports of hairbrushes totaled 6.1 million, up 53 percent
from 4 million for January 2018.

China sent 5.9 million hairbrushes to the United States during January 2019.

The average price per hairbrush was 23 cents during January 2019, down 12 percent from the average price for January 2018 of 26 cents.

Shaving Brushes

The United States imported 9.3 million shaving brushes in January 2019,
up 121 percent from 4.2 million imported in January 2018.

China sent 5.7 million shaving brushes to the United States during January
2019, while South Korea shipped 2.9 million.

The average price per shaving brush for January 2019 was 7 cents, down 56 percent from the average price for January 2018 of 16 cents.

 

Paint Rollers

The import total of paint rollers during January 2019 was 6.7 million, down
9 percent from 7.4 million for January 2018.

China sent 5.4 million paint rollers to the United States during January 2019.

The average price per paint roller for January 2019 was 47 cents, up 15 percent from 41 cents for January 2018.

Paintbrushes

U.S. companies imported 26.6 million paintbrushes during January 2019, down
8 percent from 28.9 million for January 2018.

China shipped 23.8 million paintbrushes to the United States during January 2019.

The average price per paintbrush for January 2019 was 30 cents, up 25 percent from 24 cents for January 2018.

Upright Brooms

The total import of upright brooms for January 2019 was 2.3 million, up 44 percent from 1.6 million for January 2018.

China sent 2.1 million upright brooms to the United States during January 2019.

The average price per broom for January 2019 was $1.84, up 23 percent from $1.50 for January 2018.


– EXPORTS –


Export totals for January 2019 were up in three categories outlined: brooms and brushes of vegetable materials, toothbrushes and paintbrushes, compared to January 2018.


Brooms & Brushes Of Vegetable Materials

The United States exported 6,691 dozen brooms and brushes of vegetable materials during January 2019, up 169 percent from the January 2018 total
of 2,488 dozen.

The United States sent 2,835 dozen brooms and brushes to Canada during January 2019.

The average price per dozen brooms and brushes was $33.64 in January 2019, down 29 percent from $47.43 for January 2018.

 

Toothbrushes

During January 2019, the United States exported 15.8 million toothbrushes, up
34 percent from 11.8 million for January 2018.

The United States exported 4.1 million toothbrushes to Germany and 3.1 million
to Canada in January 2019.

The average price per toothbrush for January 2019 was 49 cents, down 13 percent from 56 cents for January 2018.

Shaving Brushes

The United States exported 779,336 shaving brushes during January 2019,
down 22 percent from 996,792 for January 2018.

During January 2019, the United States exported 365,376 shaving brushes to Canada and 224,640 to Brazil.

The average price per shaving brush for January 2019 was $1.63, the same
as for January 2018.

Artist Brushes

January 2019 exports of artist brushes totaled 633,203, down 26 percent from 850,097 for January 2018.

Canada received 417,657 artist brushes from the United States in January 2019.

The average price per artist brush was $3.47 during January 2019, down
17 percent from the average price for January 2018 of $4.20.

Paintbrushes

The export total of paintbrushes during January 2019 was 97,529, up 23 percent from 79,594 for January 2018.

Canada imported 52,494 paintbrushes from the United States in January 2019.

The average price per paintbrush for January 2019 was $9.24, down 12 percent from $10.50 for January 2018.

 

January 2019

January 2019 Export Chart

 

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Import/Export Statistics.

 


 


Industry News


From Shurhold:
Keep Electronics Clean

“Shurhold Industries offers Clean-N-Simple Tips for keeping valuable electronics—and almost anything else on the RV—looking its best. It's an aerosol spray that cleans, polishes and protects in one step, without any greasy residue,” said the company.


Before cleaning, lock the electronics screen being cleaned to avoid inadvertently
changing the device's settings.

“After shaking well, spray a light mist of Serious Shine directly onto the screen from
6-8 inches away. No waiting is needed before wiping with a microfiber towel. Flip the
towel to a dry surface and buff lightly. The result is a deep clean that provides an
anti-static, high gloss finish that protects from UV damage.”

 

Shurhold

Shurhold recommends microfiber towels for cleaning to trap and lift dirt, moisture, grease and oils. Shurhold's Three-Pack includes the yellow for general washing and cleaning, dark blue for polishing and shining and light blue for cleaning and wiping.

Serious Shine delivers the same benefits to a wide range of surfaces including vinyl, glass, fiberglass, rubber and stainless steel.

Inventor of the One Handle Does It All system, Shurhold manufactures specialty care items and accessories to clean, polish and detail.

For more information, visit www.shurhold.com/rv.

 



Addresses Privacy In Public Restrooms/Changing Rooms:
Malish Plastics Offers Privacy Seal

Malish “Malish Plastics, a division of The Malish
Corporation, has introduced Privacy Seal, a flexible plastic product designed specifically to bridge the ‘gap’ that sometimes exists where restroom or dressing/fitting room partitions don't completely meet,” according to a press release.

"We know that many people are hesitant to use public restroom stalls or dressing rooms if they notice that the partition walls do not fully meet, providing an environment where the consumer does not feel comfortable. Privacy Seal by Malish has been designed
to solve that problem," said Mike Powe, marketing manager for Malish.

The "flex finger grip" design allows Privacy Seal to completely seal the gap with no fasteners, tape, or bolts required. Installation takes just minutes and is easy to complete. The installer measures the required length, cuts an appropriate length and presses Privacy Seal into place.

Privacy Seal is available in round or square designs in 58-inch (147cm) lengths.

For more information,
visit www.malish.com/product/privacyseal/.


 


 


 

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