U.S.: Paper Label Market 2025

Paper Label Market Size in the U.S.

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the U.S. paper label market, when its value decreased by -7.1% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Paper Label Production in the U.S.

In value terms, paper label production shrank to $X in 2021. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Paper Label Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, shipments abroad of labels of paper or paperboard was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2013, thus ending a seven-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper label exports amounted to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and the Dominican Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of paper label exports from the United States, together accounting for 76% of total exports. China, India and Honduras lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 4.2%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +7.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Mexico ($X), Canada ($X) and China ($X) were the largest markets for paper label exported from the United States worldwide, with a combined 68% share of total exports. These countries were followed by India, the Dominican Republic and Honduras, which together accounted for a further 6.3%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, India, with a CAGR of +7.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paper label export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 5.4% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 6% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Honduras (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Label Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of labels of paper or paperboard, when their volume increased by 19% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper label imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Canada (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper label imports to the United States, together accounting for 83% of total imports. Vietnam, Taiwan (Chinese), the UK and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 7.9%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +27.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper label suppliers to the United States were Canada ($X), Mexico ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 75% share of total imports. Vietnam, the UK, Taiwan (Chinese) and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 7.1%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +25.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2021, the average paper label import price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 6.5%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+25.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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