U.S.: Market for Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups 2024

Market Size for Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups in the U.S.

The U.S. paper dishes and cups market declined slightly to $X in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 7.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Production of Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups in the U.S.

In value terms, paper dishes and cups production reduced slightly to $X in 2021. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 6.1%. Paper dishes and cups production peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Exports of Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, overseas shipments of paper trays, dishes, plates and cups were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 6.2%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper dishes and cups exports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild shrinkage. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for paper dishes and cups exports from the United States, with a 72% share of total exports. Moreover, paper dishes and cups exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by South Korea (X tons), with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada amounted to -5.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+4.9% per year) and South Korea (+29.3% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for paper trays, dishes, plates and cups exports from the United States, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 1.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada stood at -2.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+7.0% per year) and South Korea (+28.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average paper dishes and cups export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 4.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were South Korea ($X per ton) and Mexico ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) and Canada ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, purchases abroad of paper trays, dishes, plates and cups increased by 17% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper dishes and cups imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -20.5% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest paper dishes and cups supplier to the United States, accounting for a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, paper dishes and cups imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), fourfold. Canada (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +8.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+4.2% per year) and Canada (+2.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paper trays, dishes, plates and cups to the United States, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Canada, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +4.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+3.0% per year) and Canada (+4.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paper dishes and cups import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 2.3%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+2.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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