Overview of the Global Market for Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups

Market Size for Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups

The global paper dishes and cups market stood at $X in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +53.6% against 2012 indices. Over the period under review, the global market reached the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups

In value terms, paper dishes and cups production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +68.3% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 16%. Global production peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports of Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups

Exports

Global paper dishes and cups exports skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, increasing by 21% against the year before. Overall, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 24%. The global exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, paper dishes and cups exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China prevails in exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. 53% of total exports in 2021. The United States (X tons) took a 5.9% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Italy (5.3%). The following exporters - Turkey (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons), India (X tons) and Spain (X tons) - together made up 16% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to paper dishes and cups exports from China stood at +15.3%. At the same time, India (+28.7%), Turkey (+23.4%), Spain (+12.5%), Poland (+8.1%), Taiwan (Chinese) (+6.8%) and Germany (+1.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +28.7% from 2012-2021. Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the United States (-4.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (+23 p.p.), Turkey (+2.5 p.p.) and India (+1.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2012-2021, the share of Germany (-2 p.p.), Italy (-5.3 p.p.) and the United States (-11.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest paper dishes and cups supplier worldwide, comprising 49% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with an 8.3% share of global exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in China totaled +17.7%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+1.3% per year) and the United States (-1.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paper dishes and cups export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 6.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 7.6% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+2.9%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups

Imports

In 2021, approx. X tons of paper trays, dishes, plates and cups were imported worldwide; growing by 20% on the previous year's figure. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper dishes and cups imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons), followed by the UK (X tons), France (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the key importers of paper trays, dishes, plates and cups, together achieving 41% of total imports. Australia (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Japan (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +13.8%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper dishes and cups importing markets worldwide were the United States ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 26% share of global imports. The UK, Canada, Australia, the Netherlands, Japan, Italy, Spain, Mexico, Belgium and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

Italy, with a CAGR of +17.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paper dishes and cups import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 10% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+5.5%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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