Italy - Cartons, Boxes And Cases Of Corrugated Paper Or Paperboard - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Dec 3, 2024

Italy Sees 16% Drop in Corrugated Paper Boxes Export, Reaching $520 Million in 2023

Italy Corrugated Paper Boxes Exports

In 2023, exports of cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard from Italy fell significantly to 278K tons, reducing by -16.8% compared with 2022 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 12% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 354K tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, corrugated paper box exports declined markedly to $520M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. In general, total exports indicated a moderate increase from 2013 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 26%. The exports peaked at $619M in 2022, and then declined rapidly in the following year.Italy<a href= Corrugated Paper Boxes Exports By Country (Million USD)">

COUNTRYExport Value of Corrugated Paper Boxes in Italy (million USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
France10196.284.786.092.110898.9101142165155
Germany53.060.650.353.059.165.463.170.282.295.663.9
Switzerland20.424.221.723.626.326.336.334.940.250.742.2
Austria16.717.814.814.316.920.120.118.625.927.122.2
Romania14.918.314.915.417.923.218.115.620.724.121.5
Tunisia10.79.27.39.19.014.414.614.317.422.818.8
Netherlands8.09.38.69.711.616.313.314.718.922.014.7
Egypt7.28.112.815.620.221.616.313.716.817.214.5
United Kingdom14.516.516.817.114.916.412.310.110.315.311.4
Others127137121114123147149136165179156
Total373398352358391459442429539619520

Exports by Country

France (78K tons) was the main destination for corrugated paper box exports from Italy, with a 28% share of total exports. Moreover, corrugated paper box exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (37K tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Switzerland (16K tons), with a 5.9% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France totaled +1.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-0.8% per year) and Switzerland (+2.6% per year).

In value terms, France ($155M) remains the key foreign market for cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard exports from Italy, comprising 30% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($64M), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with an 8.1% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to France amounted to +4.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+1.9% per year) and Switzerland (+7.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the corrugated paper boxes price stood at $1,871 per ton (FOB, Italy), almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period from 2013 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of 22% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($2,588 per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($1,428 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the corrugated paper box market in Italy. 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.

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  • Prodcom 17211300 - Cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated paper or paperboard

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  • Italy

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  • Per Capita consumption
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  • Export and import prices
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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis 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. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. 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 EXPORTS
  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)
  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)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  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)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

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

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