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China - Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Price for Paper Dishes and Cups in China - 2023

Price for Paper Dishes and Cups in China (FOB) - 2023

The average paper dishes and cups export price stood at $2,768 per ton in September 2023, stabilizing at the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2023 when the average export price increased by 9.7% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $3,426 per ton in October 2022; however, from November 2022 to September 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Japan ($3,567 per ton), while the average price for exports to Iraq ($1,710 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Japan (+0.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Price for Paper Dishes and Cups in China (CIF) - 2022

The average paper dishes and cups import price stood at $5,832 per ton in 2022, waning by -16% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 32%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $6,944 per ton, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

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 Japan ($11,329 per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($2,068 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Paper Dishes and Cups in China

In 2022, approx. 707K tons of paper trays, dishes, plates and cups were exported from China; picking up by 35% compared with the previous year. Overall, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +14.9% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +62.2% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper dishes and cups exports soared to $2.3B in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Paper Dishes and Cups in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United States	397	344	416	711	21.4%
Australia	62.5	67.7	94.3	145	32.4%
Netherlands	64.5	59.5	84.4	101	16.1%
Canada	48.5	48.6	60.4	95.7	25.4%
United Kingdom	67.4	55.0	82.1	95.5	12.3%
Japan	54.7	51.8	66.0	78.8	12.9%
Germany	42.1	45.4	80.5	73.2	20.2%
Saudi Arabia	43.0	31.0	42.2	63.6	13.9%
Italy	25.1	23.8	42.4	58.8	32.8%
France	27.7	30.4	50.6	52.7	23.9%
Spain	24.7	25.4	33.5	44.3	21.5%
Belgium	21.9	20.9	31.7	37.7	19.8%
Israel	39.3	36.6	32.4	33.9	-4.8%
Others	391	392	509	672	19.8%
Total	1,310	1,233	1,625	2,264	20.0%

Top Export Markets for Paper Dishes and Cups from China in 2022:

United States (250.8K tons)
Australia (39.8K tons)
Netherlands (35.1K tons)
Canada (31.2K tons)
United Kingdom (29.3K tons)
Saudi Arabia (24.2K tons)
Japan (22.0K tons)
Germany (20.7K tons)
Italy (17.7K tons)
France (16.1K tons)
Israel (13.9K tons)
Spain (13.2K tons)
Belgium (11.7K tons)

Imports of Paper Dishes and Cups in China

In 2022, overseas purchases of paper trays, dishes, plates and cups were finally on the rise to reach 285 tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease.

In value terms, paper dishes and cups imports soared to $1.7M in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn.

Import of Paper Dishes and Cups in China (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Bulgaria	805	494	441	362	-23.4%
United Kingdom	343	164	28.8	302	-4.2%
Indonesia	N/A	0.5	N/A	164	1711.1%
Japan	300	179	64.5	120	-26.3%
United States	168	97.1	29.9	83.5	-20.8%
Finland	N/A	11.3	0.3	76.5	160.2%
South Korea	201	149	56.9	32.4	-45.6%
United Arab Emirates	439	0.1	1.0	0.7	-88.3%
Jordan	N/A	4.8	1.0	N/A	-79.2%
Taiwan (Chinese)	73.8	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Others	249	565	613	523	28.1%
Total	2,579	1,664	1,237	1,664	-13.6%

Top Suppliers of Paper Dishes and Cups to China in 2022:

Indonesia (79.4 tons)
Bulgaria (50.2 tons)
United Kingdom (40.4 tons)
Finland (14.0 tons)
South Korea (13.0 tons)
United States (12.0 tons)
Japan (10.6 tons)
United Arab Emirates (0.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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Prodcom 17221300 - Trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like of paper or paperboard

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China

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15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
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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