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Date: Oct 12, 2021
The U.S. Ramps Up Plastic Bag Imports to Record $3.2B
IndexBox has just published a new report: 'U.S. - Plastic Sacks And Bags - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights'. Here is a summary of the report's key findings.
In 2020, American imports of plastic sacks and bags soared by +7.7% y-o-y to $3.2B, continuing a steady increase seen over the past decade. China, Canada and Thailand remain leading suppliers of plastic sacks and bags to the U.S., accounting for 55% of the American imports. Last year, purchases from China declined, while imports from Canada grew significantly. Germany emerged as the fastest-growing supplier of plastic sacks and bags to the U.S. The average plastic bag import price increased by +2.7% y-o-y to $3,284 per tonne in 2020.
US's Imports of Plastic Sacks and Bags
In 2020, approx. 973K tonnes of plastic sacks and bags were imported into the U.S., surging by +4.9% on the year before. In value terms, plastic bag imports rose by +7.7% y-o-y to $3.2B (IndexBox estimates) in 2020. Over the past decade, American imports grew from 544K tonnes to 973K tonnes.
China (266K tonnes), Canada (184K tonnes) and Thailand (85K tonnes) were the main suppliers of plastic bag imports to the U.S., with a combined 55% share of total imports. Mexico, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan (Chinese), South Korea, India, Cambodia and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.
In physical terms, purchases from China reduced by -16% y-o-y, while the imports from Canada boosted by +38% y-o-y. Among the main suppliers, Germany recorded the highest growth rate of the import volume. The supplies from Germany grew from 11K tonnes to 17K tonnes over the last year.
In value terms, the largest plastic bag suppliers to the U.S. were China ($844M), Canada ($583M) and Thailand ($267M), with a combined 53% share of total imports. Mexico, Vietnam, Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan (Chinese), India, Germany and Cambodia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.
The average plastic bag import price stood at $3,284 per tonne in 2020, rising by +2.7% against the previous year. Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the countries with the highest prices were South Korea ($3,862 per tonne) and Germany ($3,753 per tonne), while the price for India ($2,982 per tonne) and Cambodia ($3,085 per tonne) were amongst the lowest. In 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plastic bag market in the U.S.. 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 2025.
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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Data coverage:
• Market volume and value
• Per Capita consumption
• Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
• Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
• Export and import prices
• Market trends, drivers and restraints
• Key market players and their profiles
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1.1
REPORT DESCRIPTION
1.2
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
1.3
DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
1.4
GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
2.1
KEY FINDINGS
2.2
MARKET TRENDS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
3.1
MARKET SIZE
3.2
MARKET STRUCTURE
3.3
TRADE BALANCE
3.4
PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
3.5
MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
4.1
TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
4.2
BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
4.3
MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4.4
MOST TRADED PRODUCT
4.5
MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
5.1
TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
5.2
TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
5.3
TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5.4
LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
6.1
TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
6.2
TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
6.3
UNSATURATED MARKETS
6.4
TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
6.5
MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
7.1
PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
8.1
IMPORTS FROM 2007–2021
8.2
IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
8.3
IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
9.1
EXPORTS FROM 2007–2021
9.2
EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
9.3
EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1:
Key Findings In 2021
Table 2:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2007–2021
Table 3:
Market Value, 2007–2021
Table 4:
Per Capita Consumption In 2007-2021
Table 5:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2007–2021
Table 6:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2007–2021
Table 7:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2007–2021
Table 8:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2007–2021
Table 9:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2007–2021
Table 10:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2007–2021
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2007–2021
Figure 2:
Market Value, 2007–2021
Figure 3:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2007-2021
Figure 4:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2007-2021
Figure 5:
Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2007-2021
Figure 6:
Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2007-2021
Figure 7:
Per Capita Consumption, 2007-2021
Figure 8:
Market Forecast To 2030
Figure 9:
Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
Figure 10:
Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
Figure 11:
Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
Figure 12:
Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
Figure 13:
Production Volume And Growth
Figure 14:
Exports And Growth
Figure 15:
Export Prices And Growth
Figure 16:
Market Size And Growth
Figure 17:
Per Capita Consumption
Figure 18:
Imports And Growth
Figure 19:
Import Prices
Figure 20:
Production, In Physical Terms, 2007–2021
Figure 21:
Production, In Value Terms, 2007–2021
Figure 22:
Imports, In Physical Terms, 2007–2021
Figure 23:
Imports, In Value Terms, 2007–2021
Figure 24:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2021
Figure 25:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2007–2021
Figure 26:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2007–2021
Figure 27:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2007–2021
Figure 28:
Exports, In Physical Terms, 2007–2021
Figure 29:
Exports, In Value Terms, 2007–2021
Figure 30:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2021
Figure 31:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2007–2021
Figure 32:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2007–2021
Figure 33:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2007–2021
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