Plastic packing cases exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of plastic packing cases by the United States reached $2.16 billion in 2024 (528.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 197 countries for exports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.16B | 528.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.12B | 507.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.93B | 457.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.71B | 442.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.53B | 463.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.74B | 502.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.70B | 448.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.64B | 460.7K t |
Where the United States exports plastic packing cases to
Mexico alone took 61% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.31B | 61% |
| Canada | $442.6M | 21% |
| Japan | $42.2M | 2% |
| South Korea | $33.5M | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $26.2M | 1.2% |
| Dominican Republic | $24.8M | 1.2% |
| Nicaragua | $24.3M | 1.1% |
| Germany | $21.3M | 1% |
| Netherlands | $17.4M | 0.8% |
| China | $15.6M | 0.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.08 per kg, close to the world average of $3.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic packing cases imports to the United States
Imports of plastic packing cases by the United States reached $1.47 billion in 2024 (403.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 224 countries. The largest suppliers were Mexico (31%), Canada (18%), Taiwan (14%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $461.4M | 31% |
| Canada | $258.4M | 18% |
| Taiwan | $205.1M | 14% |
| China | $179.6M | 12% |
| Israel | $54.1M | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $52.3M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $42.8M | 2.9% |
| Peru | $22.6M | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $22.5M | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $16.7M | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States plastic packing cases exports (HS 3923.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3923.10: Plastics: boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic packing cases exported by the United States?
The United States exported plastic packing cases worth $2.16 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 528.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 197 countries worldwide, with 15% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic packing cases from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 61% of the value ($1.31 billion), followed by Canada (20%) and Japan (2%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 157 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 120% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic packing cases per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.08 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $3.67 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of plastic packing cases from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.64 billion in 2017 to $2.16 billion in 2024, an increase of 32%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.81 billion a year.
Does the United States also import plastic packing cases?
Yes. The United States imported $1.47 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Mexico, Canada and Taiwan. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $687.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic packing cases?
The HS code for plastic packing cases is subheading 3923.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3923 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for the United States reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
World plastic packing cases trade: top importers and exporters
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.