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Puerto Rico: Plastic Bag Market 2024

Plastic Bag Market Size in Puerto Rico

The Puerto Rican plastic bag market declined to $X in 2021, which is down by -8.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw moderate growth. Puerto Rico consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Plastic Bag Production in Puerto Rico

In value terms, plastic bag production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 109% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Plastic Bag Exports

Exports by Country

China was the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which recorded 25% of total exports. Vietnam (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 7.5% share, followed by Germany (5.8%), India (5.3%) and Thailand (4.9%). The following exporters - Poland (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Mexico (X tons), the United States (X tons), Italy (X tons), Canada (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) - together made up 25% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to plastic bag exports from China stood at +1.1%. At the same time, Mexico (+17.0%), Turkey (+11.1%), Vietnam (+10.0%), Poland (+8.6%), India (+7.2%), the Netherlands (+3.5%), Germany (+2.6%), Canada (+2.3%), Thailand (+1.5%) and Italy (+1.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mexico emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +17.0% from 2012-2021. The United States experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Malaysia (-5.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Vietnam (+3.4 p.p.), Mexico (+2.3 p.p.), Turkey (+1.8 p.p.), India (+1.7 p.p.) and Poland (+1.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2012-2021, the share of China (-3.9 p.p.) and Malaysia (-4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest plastic bag supplier from Puerto Rico, comprising 26% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 6.9% share of global exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China amounted to +5.8%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+1.9% per year) and the United States (+4.2% per year).

Plastic Bag Imports

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons), distantly followed by Japan (X tons), Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the largest importers of plastic sacks and bags, together achieving 43% of total imports. France (X tons), Australia (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Canada (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons) and Italy (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +5.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported plastic sacks and bags into Puerto Rico, comprising 18% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 6.4% share of global imports. It was followed by Japan, with a 6.2% share.

In the United States, plastic bag imports expanded at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+2.7% per year) and Japan (-1.4% per year).

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for plastic sacks and bags in the world?

The country with the largest volume of plastic bag consumption was China, accounting for 19% of total volume. Moreover, plastic bag consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the UK, with a 5.1% share.

What are the largest producers of plastic sacks and bags in the world?

The country with the largest volume of plastic bag production was China, comprising approx. 22% of total volume. Moreover, plastic bag production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the UK, fivefold. The United States ranked third in terms of total production with a 4.1% share.

What are the leading suppliers of plastic sacks and bags to Puerto Rico?

In value terms, the United States constitutes the largest market for imported plastic sacks and bags into Puerto Rico, comprising 18% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany, with a 6.4% share of global imports. It was followed by Japan, with a 6.2% share.

What are the leading importers of plastic sacks and bags from Puerto Rico?

In value terms, China remains the largest plastic bag supplier from Puerto Rico, comprising 26% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany, with a 6.9% share of global exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 6.1% share.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plastic bag market in Puerto Rico. 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 22221100 - Sacks and bags of polymers of ethylene (including cones)
Prodcom 22221200 - Plastic sacks and bags (including cones) (excluding of polymers of ethylene)

Country coverage:

Puerto Rico

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Puerto Rico
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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
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