Mexico - Plastic Containers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Plastic Container Price in Mexico - 2023

Contents:

  1. Plastic Container Price in Mexico (CIF) - 2023
  2. Plastic Container Price in Mexico (FOB) - 2022
  3. Plastic Container Imports in Mexico
  4. Plastic Container Exports in Mexico

Plastic Container Price in Mexico (CIF) - 2023

The average plastic container import price stood at $1,788 per ton in June 2023, remaining constant against the previous month. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in October 2022 an increase of 24% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $2,515 per ton in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to June 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was China ($4,207 per ton), while the price for the United States totaled $1,631 per ton.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+0.7%).

Plastic Container Price in Mexico (FOB) - 2022

The average plastic container export price stood at $2,141 per ton in 2022, surging by 44% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 70%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $4,440 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($2,137 per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada stood at $579 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+4.1%).

Plastic Container Imports in Mexico

For the fourth consecutive year, Mexico recorded growth in overseas purchases of plastic containers, which increased by 75% to 564K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 111% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, plastic container imports reached $679M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Plastic Container in Mexico (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States5184734975562.4%
China41.238.335.242.10.7%
Others67.957.860.680.45.8%
Total6275695936792.7%

Top Suppliers of Plastic Container to Mexico in 2022:

  1. United States (525.9K tons)
  2. China (16.1K tons)

Plastic Container Exports in Mexico

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of plastic containers decreased by -15.8% to 275K tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 135%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 326K tons, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, plastic container exports surged to $588M in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +16.9% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +59.9% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Plastic Container in Mexico (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States33537345554717.8%
Canada4.03.73.04.21.6%
Others29.225.826.736.98.1%
Total36840348458816.9%

Top Export Markets for Plastic Container from Mexico in 2022:

  1. United States (255.9K tons)
  2. Canada (7.3K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plastic container market in Mexico. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 22221950 - Articles for the conveyance or packaging of goods, of plastics (excluding boxes, cases, crates and similar articles, sacks and bags, including cones, carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, spools, spindles, bobbins and similar supports, s toppers, lids, caps and other closures)

Country coverage:

  • Mexico

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Mexico
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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