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Wooden Case and Box Prices in the United States

U.S. Wooden Case and Box Import Price in August 2022

In August 2022, the wooden case and box price stood at $26 per unit (CIF, US), waning by -1.9% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2022 an increase of 59% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $26 per unit in July 2022, and then fell modestly in the following month.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was France ($50 per unit), while the price for Honduras ($762 per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+34.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

U.S. Wooden Case and Box Imports

For the sixth month in a row, the United States recorded growth in overseas purchases of packing cases, boxes and similar packings, which increased by 17% to 3.8M units in August 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from January 2022 to August 2022: its volume increased at an average monthly rate of +8.0% over the last seven-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on August 2022 figures, imports increased by +71.6% against February 2022 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, wooden case and box imports skyrocketed to $98M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. In general, imports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in June 2022 when imports increased by 78% m-o-m. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in August 2022.

U.S. Wooden Case and Box Imports by Country

In August 2022, France (1.4M units) constituted the largest wooden case and box supplier to the United States, with a 37% share of total imports. Moreover, wooden case and box imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (693K units), twofold. Mexico (677K units) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 18% share.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume from France stood at +15.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Canada (+2.2% per month) and Mexico (+9.4% per month).

In value terms, France ($70M) constituted the largest supplier of wooden case and box to the United States, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($12M), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 4.4% share.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value from France stood at +56.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Canada (+0.9% per month) and Mexico (+1.8% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for wooden case and box 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 16241133 - Flat pallets and pallet collars of wood
Prodcom 16241135 - Box pallets and load boards of wood (excluding flat pallets)
Prodcom 16241200 - Casks, barrels, vats, tubs, and coopers products and parts thereof of wood (including staves)
Prodcom 16241320 - Cases, boxes, crates, drums and similar packings of wood (excluding cable drums)
Prodcom 16241350 - Cable-drums of wood

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
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
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, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024