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U.S. - Spools, Cops, Bobbins And Similar Supports Of Plastics - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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U.S. - Spools, Cops, Bobbins And Similar Supports Of Plastics - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Jun 19, 2024

U.S. Plastic Supports Export Drops Significantly to $71 Million in 2023

U.S. Plastic Supports Exports

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of spools, cops, bobbins and similar supports of plastics, when their volume decreased by -13.6% to 17K tons. Overall, exports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 38%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at 20K tons in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, plastic supports exports contracted to $71M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2013 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 31%. The exports peaked at $79M in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.U.S. Plastic Supports Exports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYExport Value of Plastic Supports in U.S. (million USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Mexico19.822.419.421.223.831.524.821.932.137.730.5
South Korea0.40.11.53.71.73.04.65.15.36.18.6
Canada8.09.412.612.48.27.67.27.27.78.97.8
Taiwan (Chinese)2.32.63.23.73.64.66.95.65.96.65.1
Japan10.44.70.91.41.02.73.72.94.04.33.5
China0.81.11.43.72.72.00.70.50.80.52.5
Germany1.31.81.44.02.32.52.71.81.61.51.5
Others15.912.010.19.612.110.310.57.011.013.811.4
Total58.954.150.459.655.564.161.052.168.379.470.9

Exports by Country

Mexico (7K tons) was the main destination for plastic supports exports from the United States, with a 40% share of total exports. Moreover, plastic supports exports to Mexico exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Taiwan (Chinese) (2.6K tons), threefold. Canada (2.3K tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 13% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Mexico stood at +6.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+20.0% per year) and Canada (+4.7% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($31M) remains the key foreign market for spools, cops, bobbins and similar supports of plastics exports from the United States, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($8.6M), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada, with an 11% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Mexico stood at +4.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (+35.1% per year) and Canada (-0.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the plastic supports price stood at $4,067 per ton (FOB, US), with an increase of 3.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $6,200 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($9,224 per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($1,936 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 Japan (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plastic supports 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 22221910 - Spools, cops, bobbins and similar supports, of plastics

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. 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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