U.S. - Plastic Containers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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U.S. Plastic Container Import Price per Ton in August 2022
In August 2022, the plastic container price per ton stood at $3.4K (CIF, US), remaining relatively unchanged against the previous month. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $3.4K per ton in January 2022; afterwards, it flattened through to August 2022.
Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2022, the highest price was recorded for prices from Vietnam ($3.4K per ton) and Mexico ($3.4K per ton), while the price for Thailand ($3.4K per ton) and South Korea ($3.4K per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (0.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
U.S. Plastic Container Imports
In August 2022, overseas purchases of plastic containers were finally on the rise to reach 52K tons after two months of decline. The total import volume increased at an average monthly rate of +3.0% over the period from January 2022 to August 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain months. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 with an increase of 23% month-to-month.
In value terms, plastic container imports expanded to $179M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. The total import value increased at an average monthly rate of +3.0% over the period from January 2022 to August 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain months. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2022 with an increase of 23% month-to-month.
U.S. Plastic Container Imports by Country
Canada (17K tons), Mexico (11K tons) and China (10K tons) were the main suppliers of plastic container imports to the United States, together comprising 73% of total imports. These countries were followed by Israel, Taiwan (Chinese), South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Germany and India, which together accounted for a further 17%.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the biggest increases were in Israel (with a CAGR of +50.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Canada ($57M), Mexico ($39M) and China ($34M) appeared to be the largest plastic container suppliers to the United States, together accounting for 73% of total imports. These countries were followed by Israel, Taiwan (Chinese), South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Germany and India, which together accounted for a further 17%.
In terms of the main suppliers, Israel, with a CAGR of +50.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plastic container 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 22221950 - Articles for the conveyance or packaging of goods, of plastics (excluding boxes, cases, crates and similar articles, sacks and bags, including cones, carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, spools, spindles, bobbins and similar supports, s toppers, lids, caps and other closures)
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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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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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- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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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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In 2020, American imports of plastic sacks and bags soared by +7.7% y-o-y to $3.2B, continuing a steady increase seen over the past decade. China, Canada and Thailand remain leading suppliers of plastic sacks and bags to the U.S., accounting for 55% of the American imports. Last year, purchases from China declined, while imports from Canada grew significantly. Germany emerged as the fastest-growing supplier of plastic sacks and bags to the U.S. The average plastic bag import price increased by +2.7% y-o-y to $3,284 per ton in 2020.
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