U.S.: Market for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp 2025

Market Size for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp in the U.S.

In 2022, the U.S. paper pulp moulded articles market increased by 27% to $X, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +81.8% against 2018 indices. Paper pulp moulded articles consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Production of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp in the U.S.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles production rose markedly to $X in 2022. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 36%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, shipments abroad of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp increased by 16% to X tons, rising for the fifth year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% 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 +87.4% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 30%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% 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 +83.9% against 2017 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for paper pulp moulded articles exports from the United States, with a 62% share of total exports. Moreover, paper pulp moulded articles exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada totaled +10.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+1.8% per year) and the UK (-3.6% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X), Mexico ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest markets for paper pulp moulded articles exported from the United States worldwide, together accounting for 87% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Canada, with a CAGR of +10.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper pulp moulded articles export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 3.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 4.9%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Imports into the U.S.

For the eighth consecutive year, the United States recorded growth in overseas purchases of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp, which increased by 51% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports showed a resilient increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest paper pulp moulded articles supplier to the United States, accounting for a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, paper pulp moulded articles imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Canada (X tons), with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +30.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (+3.3% per year) and Canada (-0.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp to the United States, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +21.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (+4.2% per year) and Mexico (+8.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper pulp moulded articles import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 2.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 9.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Vietnam ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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