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U.S. - Wood Boxes, Crates and Cable Drums - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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U.S. - Wood Boxes, Crates and Cable Drums - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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May 25, 2023

U.S. Wood Box Import Surges 30% to $9.8M in March 2023

U.S. Wood Packing Imports

In March 2023, the amount of cases, boxes, crates, drums and similar packings of wood imported into the United States soared to 1.4M units, growing by 42% on the month before. In general, imports showed a temperate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in January 2023 when imports increased by 133% m-o-m. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at 1.4M units in June 2022; afterwards, it flattened through to March 2023.

In value terms, wood box imports surged to $9.8M (IndexBox estimates) in March 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at 12M units in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to March 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

COUNTRYImport Value of Wood Packing in U.S. (million USD)
Mar 2022Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023
Canada3.53.13.93.03.23.33.33.93.12.33.02.73.7
Netherlands1.11.91.21.11.11.01.10.71.51.11.60.72.6
Mexico1.41.21.61.61.51.51.61.51.40.91.31.31.3
China0.50.90.70.60.71.10.90.60.30.50.60.30.3
Honduras0.30.10.40.50.30.30.10.20.20.10.30.10.2
Others3.02.74.43.73.53.72.83.02.42.32.22.41.7
Total9.810.012.110.510.310.99.89.98.97.28.97.59.8

Imports by Country

Mexico (521K units), Canada (481K units) and Honduras (305K units) were the main suppliers of wood box imports to the United States, together comprising 94% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands and China, which together accounted for a further 3.3%.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the biggest increases were in the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +9.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest wood box suppliers to the United States were Canada ($3.7M), the Netherlands ($2.6M) and Mexico ($1.3M), with a combined 77% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +7.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In March 2023, the wood packing price amounted to $7.0 per unit (CIF, US), reducing by -8.1% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in July 2022 when the average import price increased by 67% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $15.6 per unit in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to March 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In March 2023, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($113 per unit), while the price for Honduras ($794 per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+0.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for wood box and cable drum 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 16241320 - Cases, boxes, crates, drums and similar packings of wood (excluding cable drums)

Country coverage:

  • United States

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
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  • 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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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

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    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
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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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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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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

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    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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