
Canada - Plastic Packaging - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
Plastic Packaging Price in Canada Raised to $5,157 per Ton
Canada Plastic Packaging Import Price in December 2022
In December 2022, the plastic packaging price amounted to $5,157 per ton (CIF, Canada), picking up by 3.9% against the previous month. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in January 2022 when the average import price increased by 6.5% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $5,202 per ton in May 2022; afterwards, it flattened through to December 2022.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($5,800 per ton), while the price for China ($3,514 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From December 2021 to December 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Canada Plastic Packaging Import Prices by Type
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplied products. In December 2022, the product with the highest price was carboys, bottles and similar articles of plastics ($7,287 per ton), while the price for plastic boxes, cases, crates and similar packing articles ($4,598 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From December 2021 to December 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by plastic bottle (+1.0%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.
Canada Plastic Packaging Imports
In December 2022, the amount of plastic packaging imported into Canada shrank remarkably to 27K tons, reducing by -15.6% on the previous month. Overall, imports recorded a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when imports increased by 32% m-o-m. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at 36K tons in October 2022; however, from November 2022 to December 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, plastic packaging imports contracted to $138M (IndexBox estimates) in December 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2022 when imports increased by 25% against the previous month. Imports peaked at 176K tons in August 2022; however, from September 2022 to December 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.
Canada Plastic Packaging Imports by Type
Plastic sacks and bags (11K tons), plastic boxes, cases, crates and similar packing articles (10K tons) and carboys, bottles and similar articles of plastics (5.4K tons) were the main products of plastic packaging imports to Canada.
From December 2021 to December 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the major product types, was attained by plastic box (with a CAGR of -0.3%), while imports for the other products experienced a decline.
In value terms, plastic sacks and bags ($53M), plastic boxes, cases, crates and similar packing articles ($46M) and carboys, bottles and similar articles of plastics ($39M) were the most imported types of plastic packaging in Canada.
Canada Plastic Packaging Imports by Country
In December 2022, the United States (17K tons) constituted the largest supplier of plastic packaging to Canada, with a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, plastic packaging imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (6.5K tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Thailand (520 tons), with a 1.9% share.
From December 2021 to December 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: China (-0.2% per month) and Thailand (-0.9% per month).
In value terms, the United States ($97M) constituted the largest supplier of plastic packaging to Canada, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($23M), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 1.7% share.
From December 2021 to December 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from the United States was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: China (-0.9% per month) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+2.0% per month).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plastic packaging market in Canada. 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.
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