U.S. Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (Except Packaging) Market. Analysis and Forecast to 2030
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Unlaminated Plastics Film Market Size in the U.S.
In 2023, the U.S. unlaminated plastics film market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.
Unlaminated Plastics Film Production in the U.S.
In value terms, unlaminated plastics film production rose modestly to $X in 2023. In general, production, however, recorded a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Unlaminated plastics film production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Unlaminated Plastics Film Exports
Exports from the U.S.
In 2023, shipments abroad of unlaminated plastics film and sheet (except packaging) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, unlaminated plastics film exports contracted slightly to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2013 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2022, and then contracted slightly in the following year.
Exports by Country
Mexico (X tons), Canada (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main destinations of unlaminated plastics film exports from the United States, together comprising X% of total exports.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by India (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Mexico ($X), Canada ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest markets for unlaminated plastics film exported from the United States worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Germany, the UK, Belgium, India, the Dominican Republic, Brazil, Hong Kong SAR and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.
India, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the average unlaminated plastics film export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Unlaminated Plastics Film Imports
Imports into the U.S.
In 2023, after ten years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of unlaminated plastics film and sheet (except packaging), when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2013 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.
In value terms, unlaminated plastics film imports fell notably to $X in 2023. Overall, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2013 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2022, and then fell significantly in the following year.
Imports by Country
Canada (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of unlaminated plastics film imports to the United States, with a combined X% share of total imports. Oman, South Korea, India, Vietnam, Germany, Taiwan (Chinese), Thailand, Israel, Italy and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of unlaminated plastics film and sheet (except packaging) to the United States, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by South Korea, with an X% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Canada stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and South Korea (X% per year).
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the average unlaminated plastics film import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (X%), 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 unlaminated plastics film 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:
- NAICS 326113 - Unlaminated plastics film and sheet (except packaging) manufacturing
Companies mentioned:
- Flexcon Company
- AEP Industries Inc.
- Klockner Pentaplast of America
- Rjf International Corporation
- Mitsubishi Polyester Film
- Tredegar Corporation
- Inteplast Group
- Essentra Porous Technologies Corp.
- Poly-America, L.P.
- Toray Plastics (america)
- Congoleum Corporation
- Transilwrap Company
- Primex Plastics Corporation
- Prent Corporation
- Scholle Corporation
- Piedmont Plastics
- GSE Holding
- Amtopp Corporation
- Taghleef Industries Inc.
- Clopay Corporation
- Tredegar Film Products Corporation
- Du Pont Teijin Films U.S. Limited Partnership
- The Glad Products Company
- Mastic Home Exteriors
- Essentra Holdings Corp
- Pliant
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. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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