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U.S. - Packaging Materials - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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U.S. - Packaging Materials - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Sep 26, 2022

Packaging Material Price Averages $996 per Ton, Remaining Stable over 2022

U.S. Packaging Materials Export Price per Ton July 2022

In July 2022, the packaging materials price per ton stood at $996, flattening at the previous month. Over the period from January 2022 to July 2022, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2022 when the average export price increased by 3.2% m-o-m. The export price peaked in July 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Japan ($1,278 per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($692 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to July 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Packaging Materials Export Prices by Type

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major types of exported product. In July 2022, the product with the highest price was folding boxboard ($1,367 per ton), while the average price for exports of paperboard case materials ($804 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to July 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for the following types: folding boxboard (+1.5%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Packaging Materials Exports

In July 2022, approximately 711K tons of packaging materials were exported from the United States; which is down by -2.3% compared with the previous month. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2022 when exports increased by 20% m-o-m. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 824K tons. From April 2022 to July 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, packaging materials exports reduced to $708M (IndexBox estimates) in July 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 with an increase of 21% month-to-month. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $799M. From April 2022 to July 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

U.S. Packaging Materials Exports by Type

Paperboard case materials (451K tons) was the largest type of packaging materials exported from the United States, with a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, paperboard case materials exceeded the volume of the second product type, folding boxboard (173K tons), threefold. Wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard (79K tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From January 2022 to July 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of export of paperboard case materials was relatively modest. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: folding boxboard (-0.4% per month) and wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard (-0.7% per month).

In value terms, the most traded types of packaging materials in the United States were paperboard case materials ($362M), folding boxboard ($236M) and wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard ($102M), with a combined 99% share of total exports. Other papers packaging lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 1%.

Among the main product categories, other papers packaging, with a CAGR of +1.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Packaging Materials Exports by Country

Mexico (184K tons), Canada (171K tons) and China (42K tons) were the main destinations of packaging materials exports from the United States, together comprising 56% of total exports. Guatemala, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Italy, Japan, Chile, South Korea, Honduras and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

From January 2022 to July 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Ecuador (with a CAGR of +5.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for packaging materials exported from the United States were Canada ($179M), Mexico ($178M) and China ($38M), with a combined 56% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Costa Rica, Japan, Guatemala, Ecuador, South Korea, Italy, Chile, Honduras and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 25%.

Ecuador, with a CAGR of +7.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the packaging materials market 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:

  • FCL 1617 - Case materials
  • FCL 1618 - Cartonboard
  • FCL 1621 - Wrapping papers
  • FCL 1622 - Other papers mainly for packaging

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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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 THE 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 TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    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 Export

    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: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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