| Product Code: ETC9972726 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Summon Dutta | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The United States continues to import packaging recyclables from top countries such as Canada, China, Mexico, Turkey, and Vietnam in 2024. The market concentration, as measured by the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), has shifted from high to moderate concentration, indicating a more balanced competitive landscape. With a strong compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.63% from 2020 to 2024 and a notable growth rate of 8.8% from 2023 to 2024, the packaging recyclables import market in the US shows promising signs of expansion and diversification.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 United States (US) Packaging Recyclable Market Overview |
3.1 United States (US) Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 United States (US) Packaging Recyclable Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 United States (US) Packaging Recyclable Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 United States (US) Packaging Recyclable Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 United States (US) Packaging Recyclable Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 United States (US) Packaging Recyclable Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Packaging Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 United States (US) Packaging Recyclable Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-Use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
4 United States (US) Packaging Recyclable Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing awareness about environmental issues and sustainability among consumers |
4.2.2 Stringent government regulations promoting recycling and waste reduction |
4.2.3 Growing demand for eco-friendly packaging solutions in the US market |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Lack of infrastructure for efficient recycling and collection systems |
4.3.2 High initial investment costs for implementing recycling processes |
4.3.3 Limited availability of advanced technologies for recycling certain types of packaging materials |
5 United States (US) Packaging Recyclable Market Trends |
6 United States (US) Packaging Recyclable Market, By Types |
6.1 United States (US) Packaging Recyclable Market, By Material Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 United States (US) Packaging Recyclable Market Revenues & Volume, By Material Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 United States (US) Packaging Recyclable Market Revenues & Volume, By Glass, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 United States (US) Packaging Recyclable Market Revenues & Volume, By Paper, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 United States (US) Packaging Recyclable Market Revenues & Volume, By Plastic, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 United States (US) Packaging Recyclable Market Revenues & Volume, By Tinplate, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.7 United States (US) Packaging Recyclable Market Revenues & Volume, By Wood, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.8 United States (US) Packaging Recyclable Market Revenues & Volume, By Aluminum, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.9 United States (US) Packaging Recyclable Market Revenues & Volume, By Recycled Papers, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.10 United States (US) Packaging Recyclable Market Revenues & Volume, By Recycled Papers, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 United States (US) Packaging Recyclable Market, By Packaging Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 United States (US) Packaging Recyclable Market Revenues & Volume, By Paper & Cardboard, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 United States (US) Packaging Recyclable Market Revenues & Volume, By Void Fill Packing, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 United States (US) Packaging Recyclable Market Revenues & Volume, By Bubble Wrap and Pouches & Envelopes, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 United States (US) Packaging Recyclable Market, By End-Use Industry |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 United States (US) Packaging Recyclable Market Revenues & Volume, By Healthcare Industry, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 United States (US) Packaging Recyclable Market Revenues & Volume, By Personal Care & Cosmetics Industry, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 United States (US) Packaging Recyclable Market Revenues & Volume, By Food & Beverages Industry, 2021- 2031F |
7 United States (US) Packaging Recyclable Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 United States (US) Packaging Recyclable Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 United States (US) Packaging Recyclable Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 United States (US) Packaging Recyclable Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of recycled packaging materials used by major US companies |
8.2 Number of recycling facilities and programs established across the US |
8.3 Reduction in carbon footprint per unit of packaging material recycled |
9 United States (US) Packaging Recyclable Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 United States (US) Packaging Recyclable Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 United States (US) Packaging Recyclable Market Opportunity Assessment, By Packaging Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 United States (US) Packaging Recyclable Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-Use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
10 United States (US) Packaging Recyclable Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 United States (US) Packaging Recyclable Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 United States (US) Packaging Recyclable Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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