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View PricingSurge in China's Corrugated Paper Boxes Exports Reaches $1.5 Billion by 2024
China Corrugated Paper Boxes Exports
In 2024, the amount of cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard exported from China skyrocketed to 662K tons, growing by 25% on 2023 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% from 2014 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, corrugated paper box exports expanded rapidly to $1.5B (IndexBox estimates) in 2024. Overall, exports showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 27%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $1.9B in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, the exports failed to regain momentum.
Corrugated Paper Boxes Exports By Country (Million USD)">
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Corrugated Paper Boxes in China (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
| United States | 178 | 271 | 193 | 205 | 249 | 257 | 276 | 344 | 337 | 277 | 268 |
| Vietnam | 60.0 | 65.4 | 41.7 | 36.4 | 47.5 | 104 | 153 | 162 | 155 | 129 | 164 |
| Australia | 55.0 | 60.2 | 50.5 | 50.7 | 63.6 | 75.7 | 112 | 135 | 113 | 84.2 | 73.0 |
| Hong Kong | 139 | 129 | 121 | 141 | 138 | 105 | 93.5 | 117 | 141 | 83.1 | 67.1 |
| Thailand | 17.8 | 21.2 | 13.1 | 13.5 | 15.6 | 23.1 | 51.3 | 66.9 | 88.7 | 54.3 | 58.4 |
| Indonesia | 32.5 | 36.5 | 37.8 | 39.8 | 42.1 | 55.4 | 57.0 | 80.0 | 58.9 | 36.2 | 46.4 |
| Malaysia | 16.7 | 22.9 | 15.0 | 14.7 | 20.7 | 43.4 | 61.4 | 42.3 | 90.3 | 40.1 | 45.0 |
| Singapore | 26.2 | 36.0 | 29.1 | 14.4 | 21.5 | 55.5 | 87.6 | 29.9 | 129 | 25.3 | 29.6 |
| Others | 393 | 400 | 312 | 336 | 392 | 539 | 629 | 833 | 791 | 636 | 754 |
| Total | 919 | 1,042 | 813 | 851 | 990 | 1,257 | 1,520 | 1,810 | 1,903 | 1,365 | 1,506 |
Exports by Country
the United States (98K tons), Hong Kong (64K tons) and Vietnam (58K tons) were the main destinations of corrugated paper box exports from China, with a combined 33% share of total exports. Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.
From 2014 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Thailand (with a CAGR of +16.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the United States ($268M), Vietnam ($164M) and Australia ($73M) appeared to be the largest markets for corrugated paper box exported from China worldwide, with a combined 34% share of total exports. Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.
Thailand, with a CAGR of +12.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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 2024, the corrugated paper boxes price amounted to $2,275 per ton (FOB, China), falling by -11.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 26%. The export price peaked at $3,760 per ton in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2024, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($3,158 per ton), while the average price for exports to Lao People's Democratic Republic ($917 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2014 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Lao People's Democratic Republic (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the corrugated paper box market in China. 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 17211300 - Cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated paper or paperboard
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- Market volume and value
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- 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
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- 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 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- 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 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- 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, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
