U.S.: Sack Kraft Paper Market 2025

Sack Kraft Paper Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. sack kraft paper market contracted slightly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -4.5% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sack Kraft Paper Production in the U.S.

In value terms, sack kraft paper production reduced modestly to $X in 2022. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 19%. Sack kraft paper production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Sack Kraft Paper Exports

Exports from the U.S.

For the third consecutive year, the United States recorded growth in shipments abroad of sack kraft paper, which increased by 12% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sack kraft paper exports soared to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 28%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Guatemala (X tons) were the main destinations of sack kraft paper exports from the United States, with a combined 63% share of total exports. China, Hong Kong SAR, Malaysia, Thailand, Turkey, Indonesia, South Korea, Peru and Colombia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by South Korea (with a CAGR of +31.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X), Canada ($X) and Guatemala ($X) constituted the largest markets for sack kraft paper exported from the United States worldwide, together accounting for 58% of total exports. Thailand, Malaysia, China, Indonesia, Turkey, Hong Kong SAR, South Korea, Peru and Colombia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

South Korea, with a CAGR of +39.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sack kraft paper export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($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 Peru (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sack Kraft Paper Imports

Imports into the U.S.

For the third year in a row, the United States recorded growth in supplies from abroad of sack kraft paper, which increased by 2.7% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 6.5% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, sack kraft paper imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest sack kraft paper supplier to the United States, with a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, sack kraft paper imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Sweden (X tons), with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Canada was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (+8.3% per year) and Sweden (+9.6% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sack kraft paper to the United States, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada amounted to +2.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (+13.9% per year) and Sweden (+8.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sack kraft paper import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 27% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue 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 Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($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 (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform