U.S. - Plastic Disposable Tableware And Kitchenware - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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U.S. Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware Import Price in September 2022
In September 2022, the plastic tableware and kitchenware price amounted to $3,399 per ton (CIF, US), almost unchanged from the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in July 2022 an increase of 0.5% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $3,419 per ton in August 2022, and then shrank modestly in the following month.
Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2022, the highest price was recorded for prices from Mexico ($3,918 per ton) and China ($3,360 per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($3,306 per ton) and Vietnam ($3,319 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
U.S. Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware Imports
Plastic tableware and kitchenware imports into the United States dropped sharply to 111K tons in September 2022, shrinking by -15.5% compared with August 2022 figures. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when imports increased by 11% month-to-month. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at 142K tons in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to September 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, plastic tableware and kitchenware imports fell dramatically to $378M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2022 with an increase of 11% against the previous month. Imports peaked at 481K tons in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to September 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.
U.S. Plastic Tableware And Kitchenware Imports by Country
In September 2022, China (87K tons) constituted the largest plastic tableware and kitchenware supplier to the United States, accounting for a 78% share of total imports. Moreover, plastic tableware and kitchenware imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (4.8K tons), more than tenfold. Taiwan (Chinese) (4.5K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.1% share.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Mexico (-3.6% per month) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-3.1% per month).
In value terms, China ($292M) constituted the largest supplier of plastic tableware and kitchenware to the United States, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($19M), with a 5% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 4% share.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Mexico (-2.6% per month) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-2.7% per month).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for plastic tableware and kitchenware 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 22292320 - Tableware and kitchenware of plastic
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. 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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