U.S. Paper Bag And Coated And Treated Paper Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030
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View PricingU.S. Paper Bag Exports Experience Minor Decline, Reaching $5.5 Billion in 2023
U.S. Paper Bag Exports
In 2023, shipments abroad of paper bag and coated and treated paper decreased by -15.7% to 1M tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports showed a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 7.5%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at 1.4M tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, paper bag exports declined modestly to $5.5B (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2013 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $5.7B in 2022, and then dropped slightly in the following year.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Paper Bag in U.S. (million USD) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Canada | 1,117 | 1,120 | 1,079 | 1,095 | 1,174 | 1,190 | 1,198 | 1,188 | 1,371 | 1,568 | 1,578 |
| Mexico | 862 | 977 | 1,131 | 1,077 | 1,124 | 1,102 | 1,031 | 950 | 1,109 | 1,286 | 1,436 |
| China | 367 | 366 | 372 | 357 | 400 | 388 | 369 | 352 | 586 | 531 | 401 |
| Germany | 171 | 185 | 209 | 226 | 245 | 249 | 223 | 206 | 209 | 206 | 197 |
| Japan | 292 | 288 | 255 | 296 | 301 | 266 | 270 | 226 | 229 | 240 | 192 |
| South Korea | 148 | 148 | 166 | 152 | 168 | 164 | 150 | 140 | 150 | 170 | 172 |
| Belgium | 63.1 | 80.0 | 80.0 | 84.1 | 85.6 | 98.6 | 109 | 96.7 | 132 | 130 | 130 |
| United Kingdom | 136 | 155 | 164 | 180 | 202 | 184 | 156 | 122 | 135 | 125 | 105 |
| Others | 1,646 | 1,704 | 1,702 | 1,600 | 1,649 | 1,620 | 1,520 | 1,280 | 1,507 | 1,446 | 1,331 |
| Total | 4,802 | 5,024 | 5,159 | 5,068 | 5,348 | 5,262 | 5,025 | 4,560 | 5,428 | 5,702 | 5,541 |
Exports by Country
Canada (409K tons) was the main destination for paper bag exports from the United States, accounting for a 41% share of total exports. Moreover, paper bag exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (202K tons), twofold. Japan (71K tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.1% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+4.0% per year) and Japan (-7.7% per year).
In value terms, the largest markets for paper bag exported from the United States were Canada ($1.6B), Mexico ($1.4B) and China ($401M), together comprising 62% of total exports. Germany, Japan, South Korea, Belgium and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.
Belgium, with a CAGR of +7.5%, 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
In 2023, the paper bag price stood at $5,495 per ton (FOB, US), increasing by 15% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.2%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($9,868 per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($2,552 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+16.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the paper bag 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:
- NAICS 322220 - Paper bag and coated and treated paper manufacturing
Companies mentioned:
- Avery Dennison Corporation
- Sealed Air Corporation
- Printpack
- Bemis Company
- Boise
- Tetra Pak
- Duro Hilex Poly
- Packaging Dynamics Corporation
- Shurtape Technologies
- Alpha Industries Management
- Mohawk Fine Papers
- Prolamina Corporation
- Nitto Americas
- Printpack Holdings
- Curwood
- Westlake Polymers
- Coveris Flexibles US
- Stm Industries
- Coveris Key Holdings
- Printpack Enterprises
- Paperweight Development Corp.
- Newpage Group
- Jonah Brooklyn
- Atlas Agi Holdings
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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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
