U.S. - Plastic Sacks And Bags - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Contents:
- Plastic Bag Price in the United States (CIF) - 2023
- Plastic Bag Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023
- Plastic Bag Imports in the United States
- Plastic Bag Exports in the United States
Plastic Bag Price in the United States (CIF) - 2023
In September 2023, the average plastic bag import price amounted to $3,780 per ton, waning by -6.6% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2023 when the average import price increased by 9.7% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $4,164 per ton in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to September 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Canada ($7,170 per ton), while the price for Turkey ($880 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
Plastic Bag Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023
In September 2023, the average plastic bag export price amounted to $6,400 per ton, remaining stable against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in February 2023 an increase of 6.6% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $7,469 per ton in April 2023; however, from May 2023 to September 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was the Dominican Republic ($7,722 per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($5,291 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (+0.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
Plastic Bag Imports in the United States
In 2022, the amount of plastic sacks and bags imported into the United States stood at 959K tons, growing by 3.5% compared with 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 4% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, plastic bag imports expanded significantly to $3.7B in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 14% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.
| Import of Plastic Bag in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| China | 848 | 766 | 806 | 853 | 0.2% |
| Canada | 554 | 576 | 669 | 680 | 7.1% |
| Mexico | 250 | 261 | 330 | 408 | 17.7% |
| Thailand | 234 | 241 | 255 | 315 | 10.4% |
| Vietnam | 159 | 179 | 203 | 244 | 15.3% |
| Malaysia | 158 | 159 | 181 | 173 | 3.1% |
| India | 113 | 92.4 | 126 | 154 | 10.9% |
| Others | 649 | 717 | 827 | 863 | 10.0% |
| Total | 2,966 | 2,991 | 3,397 | 3,689 | 7.5% |
Top Suppliers of Plastic Bag to the United States in 2022:
- China (250.6K tons)
- Mexico (199.2K tons)
- Canada (93.5K tons)
- Vietnam (61.3K tons)
- Thailand (58.6K tons)
- India (57.7K tons)
- Malaysia (55.9K tons)
Plastic Bag Exports in the United States
For the fourth consecutive year, the United States recorded growth in shipments abroad of plastic sacks and bags, which increased by 5.8% to 215K tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 7.7%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.
In value terms, plastic bag exports rose notably to $1.4B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +9.9% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
| Export of Plastic Bag in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Canada | 344 | 371 | 432 | 484 | 12.1% |
| Mexico | 365 | 345 | 393 | 439 | 6.3% |
| Dominican Republic | 31.9 | 32.3 | 43.4 | 39.7 | 7.6% |
| France | 12.0 | 14.7 | 29.2 | 29.2 | 34.5% |
| Costa Rica | 16.1 | 18.8 | 20.7 | 25.0 | 15.8% |
| Japan | 31.3 | 37.6 | 26.7 | 19.9 | -14.0% |
| Others | 269 | 283 | 342 | 382 | 12.4% |
| Total | 1,069 | 1,103 | 1,287 | 1,419 | 9.9% |
Top Export Markets for Plastic Bag from the United States in 2022:
- Canada (84.0K tons)
- Mexico (79.4K tons)
- Dominican Republic (5.3K tons)
- Costa Rica (4.1K tons)
- France (3.6K tons)
- Japan (2.7K tons)
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Product coverage:
- Prodcom 22221100 - Sacks and bags of polymers of ethylene (including cones)
- Prodcom 22221200 - Plastic sacks and bags (including cones) (excluding of polymers of ethylene)
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
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8. IMPORTS
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The Largest Destinations for Exports
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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