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Puerto Rico: Plastic Household Articles Market 2025

Plastic Household Articles Market Size in Puerto Rico

The Puerto Rican plastic household articles market rose notably to $X in 2021, increasing by 7.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Plastic Household Articles Production in Puerto Rico

In value terms, plastic household articles production expanded markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Plastic Household Articles Exports

Exports by Country

China prevails in exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near 52% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by the United States (X tons), comprising a 4.6% share of total exports. Poland (X tons), Italy (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), the Philippines (X tons) and Spain (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +11.6% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, the Philippines (+20.3%), the Netherlands (+14.1%), Turkey (+13.7%), the UK (+11.4%), Spain (+9.8%), Poland (+7.9%), Germany (+6.6%), Italy (+3.2%) and the United States (+2.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Philippines emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +20.3% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of China increased by +13 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest plastic household articles supplier from Puerto Rico, comprising 56% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 4.6% share of global exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 4.2% share.

In China, plastic household articles exports increased at an average annual rate of +18.8% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (+2.1% per year) and Germany (+5.6% per year).

Plastic Household Articles Imports

Imports by Country

The United States represented the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded 37% of total imports. Germany (X tons), Canada (X tons), France (X tons), Japan (X tons), Australia (X tons), the UK (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), the Philippines (X tons), Spain (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons) and Russia (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the household articles and toilet articles of plastics imports, with a CAGR of +10.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Spain (+9.0%), Germany (+8.0%), France (+5.3%), Australia (+4.7%), the Netherlands (+3.5%), Canada (+2.6%) and the UK (+1.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Russia, the Philippines and Japan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Hong Kong SAR (-4.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United States (+9.4 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while Hong Kong SAR and Japan saw its share reduced by -2.1% and -2.4% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported household articles and toilet articles of plastics into Puerto Rico, comprising 31% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 5.7% share of global imports. It was followed by Canada, with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States stood at +5.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (+6.9% per year) and Canada (+3.4% per year).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for household articles and toilet articles of plastics in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were the United States, China and India, together comprising 35% of global consumption. These countries were followed by Russia, Indonesia, Japan, Brazil, Italy, Mexico, Pakistan, Turkey, Germany and Bangladesh, which together accounted for a further 34%.

What are the largest producers of household articles and toilet articles of plastics in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of plastic household articles production, comprising approx. 35% of total volume. Moreover, plastic household articles production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Italy, with a 4.2% share.

What are the leading suppliers of household articles and toilet articles of plastics to Puerto Rico?

In value terms, the United States constitutes the largest market for imported household articles and toilet articles of plastics into Puerto Rico, comprising 33% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany, with a 5.9% share of global imports. It was followed by Canada, with a 4.4% share.

What are the leading importers of household articles and toilet articles of plastics from Puerto Rico?

In value terms, China remains the largest plastic household articles supplier from Puerto Rico, comprising 52% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 5.2% share of global exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 4.7% share.

What is the average export price for household articles and toilet articles of plastics in Puerto Rico?

In 2021, the export price in Puerto Rico amounted to less than $0.1 per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year.

What is the average import price for household articles and toilet articles of plastics in Puerto Rico?

In 2021, the import price in Puerto Rico amounted to less than $0.1 per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plastic household articles market in Puerto Rico. 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:

Puerto Rico

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Puerto Rico
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 THE 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 TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

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 PRODUCTS
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
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 Export
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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: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country, 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, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
12. Exports and Growth, By Product
13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
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, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
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, 2012–2024