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View PricingU.S. Sees Significant Rise in Plastic Box Export, Reaching $2.1 Billion in 2023
U.S. Plastic Box Exports
In 2023, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of plastic boxes, cases, crates and similar packing articles, when their volume increased by 11% to 408K tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at 496K tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, plastic box exports soared to $2.1B (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2013 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Plastic Box in U.S. (million USD) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Mexico | 979 | 1,005 | 1,029 | 1,042 | 972 | 987 | 951 | 852 | 891 | 942 | 1,206 |
| Canada | 344 | 360 | 347 | 349 | 337 | 391 | 411 | 371 | 422 | 496 | 491 |
| Japan | 77.8 | 65.2 | 52.0 | 46.9 | 49.5 | 52.1 | 56.0 | 55.8 | 57.8 | 70.2 | 85.0 |
| Malaysia | 2.5 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 3.9 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 4.7 | 8.6 | 41.2 |
| Others | 241 | 240 | 232 | 252 | 277 | 304 | 287 | 247 | 266 | 288 | 279 |
| Total | 1,644 | 1,672 | 1,662 | 1,691 | 1,638 | 1,738 | 1,708 | 1,529 | 1,641 | 1,805 | 2,103 |
Exports by Country
Mexico (315K tons) was the main destination for plastic box exports from the United States, with a 77% share of total exports. Moreover, plastic box exports to Mexico exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (31K tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Japan (13K tons), with a 3.2% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Mexico totaled +2.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (-9.9% per year) and Japan (-3.9% per year).
In value terms, Mexico ($1.2B) remains the key foreign market for plastic boxes, cases, crates and similar packing articles exports from the United States, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($491M), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a 4% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Mexico totaled +2.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (+3.6% per year) and Japan (+0.9% per year).
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the plastic box price stood at $5,151 per ton (FOB, US), picking up by 4.7% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 21% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($16,037 per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($3,831 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 Canada (+15.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plastic box 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:
- Prodcom 22221300 - Plastic boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods
Country coverage:
- United States
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
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- 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
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- 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, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- 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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- 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 Of Destination, 2012–2024
