U.S. - Plastic Boxes, Cases, Crates And Similar Packing Articles - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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U.S. Plastic Box Export Price per Ton in August 2022
In August 2022, the plastic box price per ton stood at $5.4K (FOB, US), falling by -5% against the previous month. Over the last seven-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +3.7%. The growth pace was the most rapid in July 2022 when the average export price increased by 12% m-o-m. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $5.7K per ton, and then fell in the following month.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In August 2022, the country with the highest price was Canada ($16.7K per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($3.8K per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
U.S. Plastic Box Exports
In August 2022, shipments abroad of plastic boxes, cases, crates and similar packing articles was finally on the rise to reach 29K tons for the first time since March 2022, thus ending a four-month declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 when exports increased by 21% against the previous month. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 39K tons. From April 2022 to August 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, plastic box exports rose remarkably to $154M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. The total export value increased at an average monthly rate of +2.1% from January 2022 to August 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 with an increase of 20% against the previous month. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $169M. From April 2022 to August 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.
U.S. Plastic Box Exports by Country
Mexico (21K tons) was the main destination for plastic box exports from the United States, with a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, plastic box exports to Mexico exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (2.7K tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Japan (878 tons), with a 3.1% share.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume to Mexico totaled -1.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Canada (-5.1% per month) and Japan (+1.1% per month).
In value terms, Mexico ($81M), Canada ($46M) and Japan ($5M) appeared to be the largest markets for plastic box exported from the United States worldwide, with a combined 85% share of total exports. Honduras lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 1.6%.
Among the main countries of destination, Honduras, with a CAGR of +20.8%, 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.
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
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- Per Capita consumption
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- 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, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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