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World - Wrapping Papers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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May 16, 2022

Global Wrapping Paper Trade Reaches Record $11.9B

IndexBox has just published a new report: 'World - Wrapping Papers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights'. Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

The global wrapping paper and paperboard market size totaled $25.5B in 2021, remaining constant against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs and intermediaries' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2007 to 2021. 

In 2021, consumption of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard decreased by -0.4% to 19M tons, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Global consumption peaked at 20M tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure. 

Wrapping Paper and Paperboard Consumption by Country

China (7.2M tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of wrapping paper and paperboard consumption, accounting for 38% of total volume. Moreover, consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States (1.5M tons), fourfold. Turkey (745K tons) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 3.9% share. 

In China, wrapping paper consumption expanded at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2007-2021. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of consumption growth: the United States (+1.8% per year) and Turkey (+1.5% per year).

Wrapping Paper and Paperboard Production

In 2021, production of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard was finally on the rise to reach 19M tons after two years of decline. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern from 2007 to 2021.

China (7M tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of wrapping paper and paperboard production, comprising approx. 37% of total volume. Moreover, production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States (2M tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Sweden (927K tons), with a 4.9% share.

From 2007 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China totalled +2.0%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (+2.2% per year) and Sweden (-0.7% per year).

Wrapping Paper and Paperboard Exports

In 2021, global exports of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard amounted to 11M tons, growing by 12% against the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2007 to 2021.

In value terms, exports surged to $11.9B in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2007 to 2021.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Germany (1.2M tons), the United States (1.1M tons) and Sweden (1M tons) represented the major exporter of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard in the world, constituting 31% of total supplies. The Czech Republic (635K tons) held a 6% share of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Russia (5.4%), Finland (4.7%), Austria (4.7%) and China (4.6%). France (435K tons), Spain (377K tons), Canada (339K tons), Italy (329K tons) and Japan (293K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Germany (+7.6%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($1.5B), the United States ($1.2B) and Sweden ($1.1B) constituted the countries with the highest levels of supplies in 2021, with a combined 32% share of global exports. The Czech Republic, France, Finland, Italy, Austria, Russia, China, Canada, Spain and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average wrapping paper export price amounted to $1,121 per ton, with an increase of 7.8% against the previous year. Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was France ($1,647 per ton), while Russia ($797 per ton) was amongst the lowest. From 2007 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+2.6%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wrapping Paper and Paperboard Imports

In 2021, global wrapping paper imports rose markedly to 11M tons, with an increase of 5.1% compared with 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2007 to 2021.

In value terms, imports expanded markedly to $11.7B in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2007 to 2021.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of wrapping paper and paperboard imports in 2021 were Germany (1,008K tons), China (721K tons), Mexico (565K tons), the United States (547K tons), Italy (542K tons), Poland (524K tons), Canada (418K tons), Belgium (371K tons), the Netherlands (341K tons), France (321K tons), Spain (263K tons) and Turkey (231K tons), together accounting for 56% of total purchases. Slovenia (220K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases was attained by Slovenia (+18.3%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($1.2B), the United States ($839M) and Italy ($631M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 22% share of total supplies. These countries were followed by Mexico, China, Poland, Canada, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Turkey and Slovenia, which together accounted for a further 36%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average wrapping paper import price amounted to $1,115 per ton, growing by 9% against the previous year. Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United States ($1,535 per ton), while China ($825 per ton) was amongst the lowest. From 2007 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+2.3%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global wrapping papers market. 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:

  • FCL 1621 - Wrapping papers

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:

International Paper, Nine Dragon Paper Holdings, WestRock, UPM, Stora Enso, Oji Paper Company, Sappi, Smurfit Kappa, DS Smith, Nippon Paper, Mondi Group, Metsä Group, Papertec, Associated Bag, Griff Paper & Film, Classical Packaging Corp., Deluxe Packaging, Alpha Packaging, Riverside Paper Co., Neway Packaging Corporation, Alufoil Products Co., Waldan Paper Services, Larsen Packaging Products

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption, by Country, 2022–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    11. Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Consumption, by Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    6. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    7. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    8. Exports and Growth, By Product
    9. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    10. Production Volume and Growth
    11. Exports and Growth
    12. Export Prices and Growth
    13. Market Size and Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports and Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    18. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    19. Production, by Country, 2024
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    32. Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)

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