Canada: Plastic Bag Market 2025

Plastic Bag Market Size in Canada

The Canadian plastic bag market shrank to $X in 2022, falling by -11.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a moderate increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Plastic Bag Production in Canada

In value terms, plastic bag production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a measured expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 61% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Plastic Bag Exports

Exports from Canada

In 2022, shipments abroad of plastic sacks and bags decreased by -1.6% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plastic bag exports rose to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +49.3% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for plastic bag exports from Canada, accounting for a approx. 98% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States stood at +1.8%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) also remains the key foreign market for plastic sacks and bags exports from Canada.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled +4.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plastic bag export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 3.7% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +2.6% per year.

Plastic Bag Imports

Imports into Canada

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of plastic sacks and bags, when their volume decreased by -6.7% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, plastic bag imports stood at $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 16%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), China (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the main suppliers of plastic bag imports to Canada, together comprising 86% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +41.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plastic sacks and bags to Canada, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 25% share of total imports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States stood at +1.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+3.7% per year) and South Korea (+6.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average plastic bag import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 16% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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