U.S. - Carboys, Bottles And Similar Articles Of Plastics - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Plastic Bottle Price in the United States - 2023

Contents:

  1. Plastic Bottle Price in the United States (CIF) - 2023
  2. Plastic Bottle Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023
  3. Plastic Bottle Imports in the United States
  4. Plastic Bottle Exports in the United States

Plastic Bottle Price in the United States (CIF) - 2023

The average plastic bottle import price stood at $5,219 per ton in August 2023, waning by -4.9% against the previous month. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in May 2023 an increase of 16% against the previous month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $5,749 per ton. From June 2023 to August 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was China ($6,917 per ton), while the price for the Dominican Republic ($2,108 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Plastic Bottle Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023

The average plastic bottle export price stood at $10,015 per ton in August 2023, almost unchanged from the previous month. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in May 2023 when the average export price increased by 70% month-to-month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $17,901 per ton. From June 2023 to August 2023, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was Germany ($16,167 per ton), while the average price for exports to Bahamas ($928 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Barbados (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Bottle Imports in the United States

For the third year in a row, the United States recorded decline in overseas purchases of carboys, bottles and similar articles of plastics, which decreased by -5.6% to 230K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep reduction. The smallest decline of -0.3% was in 2021.

In value terms, plastic bottle imports expanded modestly to $1.3B in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 8.7%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Import of Plastic Bottle in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China3823693673870.4%
Canada2823353593588.3%
Mexico78.186.610512115.7%
South Korea67.560.874.063.6-2.0%
Taiwan (Chinese)40.242.458.557.512.7%
Dominican Republic13.417.917.120.815.8%
Turkey19.915.916.619.6-0.5%
Vietnam23.524.618.918.5-7.7%
Spain7.49.09.312.117.8%
Others1651471771955.7%
Total1,0791,1071,2031,2535.1%

Top Suppliers of Plastic Bottle to the United States in 2022:

  1. Canada (104.8K tons)
  2. China (46.6K tons)
  3. Mexico (22.1K tons)
  4. Taiwan (Chinese) (9.5K tons)
  5. Vietnam (7.8K tons)
  6. Turkey (7.7K tons)
  7. Dominican Republic (5.8K tons)
  8. Spain (3.7K tons)
  9. South Korea (2.3K tons)

Plastic Bottle Exports in the United States

In 2022, shipments abroad of carboys, bottles and similar articles of plastics increased by 3.1% to 82K tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, plastic bottle exports expanded notably to $827M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Plastic Bottle in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Canada4054114354906.6%
Mexico71.559.773.493.89.5%
Belgium34.134.631.636.32.1%
United Kingdom25.915.819.619.3-9.3%
China18.614.816.617.5-2.0%
Trinidad and Tobago5.86.85.76.01.1%
Dominican Republic4.75.73.92.4-20.1%
Others1391341551625.2%
Total7046827418275.5%

Top Export Markets for Plastic Bottle from the United States in 2022:

  1. Canada (39.5K tons)
  2. Mexico (17.7K tons)
  3. Trinidad and Tobago (4.0K tons)
  4. Belgium (2.9K tons)
  5. China (1.4K tons)
  6. United Kingdom (0.9K tons)
  7. Dominican Republic (0.9K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plastic bottle 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 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 22221450 - Plastic carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of a capacity . 2 litres
  • Prodcom 22221470 - Plastic carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of a capacity > 2 litres

Country coverage:

  • United States

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. INTRODUCTION

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    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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    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
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    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    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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