Mexico - Packaging Materials - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Packaging Materials Price in Mexico - 2023

Contents:

  1. Packaging Materials Price in Mexico (CIF) - 2022
  2. Packaging Materials Price in Mexico (FOB) - 2022
  3. Packaging Materials Imports in Mexico
  4. Packaging Materials Exports in Mexico

Packaging Materials Price in Mexico (CIF) - 2022

The average packaging materials import price stood at $1,063 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($1,781 per ton), while the price for the United States ($986 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Packaging Materials Price in Mexico (FOB) - 2022

The average packaging materials export price stood at $1,252 per ton in 2022, jumping by 50% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable contraction. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $1,561 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Costa Rica ($3,576 per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($907 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Costa Rica (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Packaging Materials Imports in Mexico

In 2022, the amount of packaging materials imported into Mexico contracted to 2.6M tons, with a decrease of -1.9% on the previous year. In general, imports saw a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 2.5%.

In value terms, packaging materials imports surged to $2.8B in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Import of Packaging Materials in Mexico (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States1,7031,5341,9262,1628.3%
China47.537.280.118958.5%
Sweden69.866.876.011718.8%
Finland79.067.376.181.71.1%
Brazil30.819.225.759.324.4%
Chile49.941.641.938.1-8.6%
Others293218205156-19.0%
Total2,2731,9842,4312,8037.2%

Top Suppliers of Packaging Materials to Mexico in 2022:

  1. United States (2193.5K tons)
  2. China (106.0K tons)
  3. Sweden (92.1K tons)
  4. Finland (58.1K tons)
  5. Brazil (55.0K tons)
  6. Chile (29.2K tons)

Packaging Materials Exports in Mexico

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of packaging materials, when their volume decreased by -22.8% to 120K tons. Overall, exports recorded a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 17% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 156K tons, and then declined notably in the following year.

In value terms, packaging materials exports soared to $150M in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a noticeable decrease.

Export of Packaging Materials in Mexico (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States1401281021430.7%
Guatemala20.812.613.01.8-55.8%
Colombia4.24.94.80.9-40.2%
Dominican Republic2.32.61.7N/A-14.0%
Netherlands2.03.36.9N/A85.7%
Others2.97.91.64.515.8%
Total172159130150-4.5%

Top Export Markets for Packaging Materials from Mexico in 2022:

  1. United States (116.1K tons)
  2. Guatemala (0.8K tons)
  3. Colombia (0.4K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the packaging materials 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:

  • FCL 1617 - Case materials
  • FCL 1618 - Cartonboard
  • FCL 1621 - Wrapping papers
  • FCL 1622 - Other papers mainly for packaging

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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