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U.S. Paperboard Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030
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U.S. Paperboard Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030

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Jan 16, 2024

Export of U.S. Paperboard Slips to $405M in November 2023

U.S. Paperboard Exports

In November 2023, shipments abroad of paperboard decreased by -2.8% to 574K tons for the first time since July 2023, thus ending a three-month rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average monthly rate of +1.7% from November 2022 to November 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2023 with an increase of 29% month-to-month. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 594K tons. From April 2023 to November 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paperboard exports declined slightly to $405M (IndexBox estimates) in November 2023. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 when exports increased by 20% m-o-m. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $492M. From April 2023 to November 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.U.S. Paperboard Exports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYExport Value of Paperboard in U.S. (million USD)
Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023Jul 2023Aug 2023Sep 2023Oct 2023Nov 2023
Canada128118129126133120122124122109121118114
Mexico10511312811112910613210798.898.110310197.8
China29.529.824.427.237.130.425.128.923.825.033.225.324.9
Costa Rica16.218.416.011.422.522.014.417.518.116.113.915.914.4
Japan17.116.713.612.58.011.910.912.510.310.39.99.110.2
Italy13.010.810.57.39.910.611.212.75.09.812.110.16.5
Dominican Republic9.97.913.17.310.54.78.35.05.25.96.56.15.1
Others11313712810814311110611099.3112122134132
Total432451462410492417431417382386421420405

Exports by Country

Mexico (134K tons), Canada (121K tons) and China (51K tons) were the main destinations of paperboard exports from the United States, with a combined 53% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Costa Rica, Italy, Japan and the Dominican Republic, which together accounted for a further 9.3%.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the biggest increases were in Costa Rica (with a CAGR of +2.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for paperboard exported from the United States were Canada ($114M), Mexico ($98M) and China ($25M), together comprising 58% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Mexico, with a CAGR of -0.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In November 2023, the paperboard price amounted to $704 per ton (FOB, US), approximately reflecting the previous month. In general, the export price showed a perceptible decline. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $917 per ton. From December 2022 to November 2023, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Japan ($1,200 per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($493 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Japan (+0.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the paperboard market in the U.S.. 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:

  • NAICS 322130 - Paperboard mills

Companies mentioned:

  • Graphic Packaging Holding Company
  • Sonoco Products Company
  • Westrock Company
  • Packaging Corporation of America
  • Menasha Corporation
  • Green Bay Packaging
  • Westrock Minnesota Corporation
  • The Real Reel Corporation
  • Artistic Carton Company
  • Chesapeake International Holding Company
  • Interstate Paper
  • Interstate Resources
  • Fibermark North America
  • Mafcote
  • Stone Southwest
  • Canal Corporation
  • Westrock Mwv
  • Rock-Tenn Converting Company
  • Gpi Holdings
  • Republic Paperboard Company
  • Fmk Holdings
  • Norampac Industries
  • Multi-Wall Packaging
  • Greenpac Mill
  • New-Indy Containerboard Hold Co
  • Asp Fibermark Holdings

Country coverage:

  • United States

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  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND 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 Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
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  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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    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

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 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 Of Destination, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    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, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    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 Of Destination, 2012–2024

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