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Panama: Plastic Household Articles Market 2024

Plastic Household Articles Market Size in Panama

The Panamanian plastic household articles market dropped to $X in 2022, waning by -12.5% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Plastic Household Articles Production in Panama

In value terms, plastic household articles production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed tangible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 534% against the previous year. Plastic household articles production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plastic Household Articles Exports

Exports from Panama

For the fourth consecutive year, Panama recorded decline in overseas shipments of household articles and toilet articles of plastics, which decreased by -99.4% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports recorded a dramatic descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 371% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plastic household articles exports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a dramatic setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 493%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Free Zones (X tons) was the main destination for plastic household articles exports from Panama, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Free Zones was relatively modest.

In value terms, Free Zones ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for household articles and toilet articles of plastics exports from Panama.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Free Zones was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plastic household articles export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 18% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 26% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Venezuela amounted to +32.8% per year.

Plastic Household Articles Imports

Imports into Panama

For the third year in a row, Panama recorded decline in purchases abroad of household articles and toilet articles of plastics, which decreased by -41.7% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 105%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plastic household articles imports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 137% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Free Zones (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of plastic household articles imports to Panama, with a combined 75% share of total imports. Colombia, Guatemala, Turkey, India and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Guatemala (with a CAGR of +77.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), China ($X) and Free Zones ($X) appeared to be the largest plastic household articles suppliers to Panama, together accounting for 74% of total imports. Colombia, Guatemala, Turkey, India and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

Guatemala, with a CAGR of +81.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plastic household articles import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 16% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain 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 Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+12.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plastic household articles market in Panama. 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 22292340 - Household articles and toilet articles, of plastics (excluding tableware, kitchenware, baths, shower-baths, washbasins, b idets, lavatory pans, seats and covers, flushing cisterns and similar sanitary ware)

Country coverage:

Panama

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Panama
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
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
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, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023