Research and Markets, Dublin, Ireland, has announced the addition of the U.S. Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Market - Analysis and Forecast to 2020 report to its offering. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the U.S. paper bag and coated and treated paper market. It presents the latest data of the market size and volume, domestic production, exports and imports, price dynamics, and turnover in the industry. 

In addition, the report contains insightful information about the industry, including industry life cycle, business locations, productivity, employment, and many other crucial aspects. The company profiles section contains relevant data on the major players in the industry.

The U.S. takes a 10% share (based on USD) of global paper bag and coated and treated paper exports, which put it in third place, following China (15%) and Germany (14%). In 2015, the U.S. exported $5,773 million, which was 1% over the previous year.

Outside of a significant drop in 2009, U.S. paper bag and coated and treated paper exports showed steady growth from 2007 to 2015. There was an average annual increase of +3.9% throughout the analyzed period. As U.S. companies improved their positions on overseas markets, domestic manufacturers enjoyed a new growth driver.

From 2007 to 2015, the U.S. was a net exporter of paper bags and coated and treated paper. Prior to 2011, net U.S. exports of paper bags and coated and treated paper showed an upward trend. However, in 2011, they turned downward and decreased steadily through to the end of the period. In 2015, this industry still ran a significant trade surplus of $518 million.