U.S. - Plastic Packaging - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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U.S. Plastic Packaging Import Price per Ton in July 2022
In July 2022, the plastic packaging price per ton stood at $5.0K (CIF, US), remaining constant against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in May 2022 when the average import price increased by 1.2% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $5.0K per ton in January 2022; afterwards, it flattened through to July 2022.
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In July 2022, the highest price was recorded for prices from South Korea ($6.6K per ton) and Israel ($6.4K per ton), while the price for China ($5.0K per ton) and India ($5.2K per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to July 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
U.S. Plastic Packaging Import Prices by Type
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplied products. In August 2022, the product with the highest price was plastic sacks and bags ($5.6K per ton), while the price for plastic boxes, cases, crates and similar packing articles ($4.2K per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by plastic bottle (+0.4%), while the prices for the other products experienced a decline.
U.S. Plastic Packaging Imports
For the third month in a row, the United States recorded decline in overseas purchases of plastic packaging, which decreased by -0.5% to 110K tons in August 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 when imports increased by 22% against the previous month. As a result, imports attained the peak of 121K tons. From April 2022 to August 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, plastic packaging imports reached $550M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2022 when imports increased by 22% m-o-m. As a result, imports reached the peak of $596M. From April 2022 to August 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
U.S. Plastic Packaging Imports by Type
Plastic sacks and bags (57K tons), plastic boxes, cases, crates and similar packing articles (31K tons) and carboys, bottles and similar articles of plastics (22K tons) were the main products of plastic packaging imports to the United States, together comprising 99.9% of total imports. These products were followed by carboys, bottles and similar articles of plastics, which accounted for a further 0%.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the biggest increases were in plastic box (with a CAGR of +1.8%), while purchases for the other products experienced mixed trend patterns.
In value terms, plastic sacks and bags ($314M) constituted the largest type of plastic packaging supplied to the United States, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by plastic boxes, cases, crates and similar packing articles ($128M), with a 23% share of total imports.
U.S. Plastic Packaging Imports by Country
China (15K tons), Canada (10K tons) and Mexico (6.2K tons) were the main suppliers of plastic packaging imports to the United States, with a combined 29% share of total imports. Thailand, Vietnam, India, South Korea, Taiwan (Chinese), Malaysia and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.
From January 2022 to July 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of +4.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
In value terms, the largest plastic packaging suppliers to the United States were China ($76M), Canada ($58M) and Mexico ($36M), together accounting for 31% of total imports. These countries were followed by Thailand, South Korea, Vietnam, India, Taiwan (Chinese), Malaysia and Israel, which together accounted for a further 18%.
Among the main suppliers, Thailand, with a CAGR of +4.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plastic packaging 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
- Prodcom 22221100 - Sacks and bags of polymers of ethylene (including cones)
- Prodcom 22221200 - Plastic sacks and bags (including cones) (excluding of polymers of ethylene)
- Prodcom 22221450 - Plastic carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of a capacity . 2 litres
- Prodcom 22221470 - Plastic carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of a capacity > 2 litres
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- 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. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- 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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- 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, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- 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, 2012–2024
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