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U.S. Paper Bag And Coated And Treated Paper Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030
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U.S. Paper Bag And Coated And Treated Paper Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030

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Dec 22, 2023

October 2023 Sees U.S. Paper Bag Exports Decrease to $467M

U.S. Paper Bag Exports

In October 2023, after two months of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of paper bag and coated and treated paper, when their volume decreased by -1.8% to 85K tons. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in November 2022 when exports increased by 26% month-to-month. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 114K tons. From December 2022 to October 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper bag exports contracted to $467M (IndexBox estimates) in October 2023. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2023 with an increase of 13% m-o-m.U.S. Paper Bag Exports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYExport Value of Paper Bag in U.S. (million USD)
Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023Jul 2023Aug 2023Sep 2023Oct 2023
Canada136128116121120138130139141123131142134
Mexico10712993.1109104118116153111105135141117
China35.052.681.840.794.929.660.238.825.223.328.223.819.7
South Korea11.712.916.311.511.613.917.416.715.714.912.215.319.6
Japan14.016.015.213.415.716.618.116.216.715.814.219.615.9
United Kingdom12.011.99.68.78.29.78.811.68.79.17.89.89.7
Taiwan (Chinese)7.16.78.04.85.96.95.37.06.66.86.06.66.3
Others142131130119126148133138130131141129144
Total465488469429485480489521455428475488467

Exports by Country

Canada (37K tons) was the main destination for paper bag exports from the United States, with a 44% share of total exports. Moreover, paper bag exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (15K tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Japan (5.8K tons), with a 6.8% share.

From October 2022 to October 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Mexico (-0.2% per month) and Japan (+0.4% per month).

In value terms, Canada ($134M), Mexico ($117M) and China ($20M) constituted the largest markets for paper bag exported from the United States worldwide, with a combined 58% share of total exports. South Korea, Japan, the UK and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 11%.

Among the main countries of destination, South Korea, with a CAGR of +4.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In October 2023, the paper bag price stood at $5,529 per ton (FOB, US), declining by -2.4% against the previous month. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in December 2022 when the average export price increased by 27% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $6,210 per ton in February 2023; however, from March 2023 to October 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In October 2023, the country with the highest price was China ($12,288 per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($2,620 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From October 2022 to October 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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

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  • 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. 1. INTRODUCTION

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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

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    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

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    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    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, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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