World - Corrugated Paper and Paperboard - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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World - Corrugated Paper and Paperboard - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Corrugated paper market

Corrugated paper market: get access to new statistics secured by an Ai-driven business intelligence tool. Data include consumption, exports, trade, imports, production, companies, market prices, and market size. Here is a split by region, including the U.K., Latin America, EU, the Middle East, Africa, the U.S., China, and Russia. Market insights and forecast to 2030 are also provided in the dashboards.

Corrugated Paper - World's Largest Markets

RatingCountry
1China
2Japan
3United States
4Canada
5Italy

In value terms, China, Japan and the United States constituted the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2020, with a combined 38% share of the global market.

In terms of the main consuming countries, China recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to market size, over the period under review, while corrugated paper market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Corrugated Paper Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
Russia752742591-11.3%
Czech Republic916790705-12.3%
Poland806795729-4.9%
Germany1046903845-10.1%
France8949889764.5%
Spain1046103810982.5%
United States1160115011770.7%
United Kingdom1512117615882.5%
China15871911243924.0%
Average10541022999-2.6%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was China ($2,439 per ton), while Russia ($591 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
Germany1261118613342.9%
Mexico1095112712195.5%
Canada124011941215-1.0%
France1173121911961.0%
Czech Republic86982710439.6%
Netherlands11141033997-5.4%
Austria1023921887-6.9%
Slovakia943832876-3.6%
Hungary923863787-7.7%
Belgium748801734-0.9%
China1110811710-20.0%
Poland1135917631-25.4%
Belarus734730552-13.3%
Average10571025982-3.6%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Germany ($1,334 per ton), while Belarus ($552 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Corrugated Paper - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
Mexico0.40.40.3-12.5%
Canada0.20.20.2-0.9%
Poland0.060.060.0711.5%
Netherlands0.080.080.07-3.3%
Belgium0.090.070.07-9.0%

In value terms, Mexico ($291M), Canada ($168M) and Poland ($75M) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2020, with a combined 37% share of global imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary, the Czech Republic, China and Belarus, which together accounted for a further 35%.

China recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Corrugated Paper - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
United States0.50.50.4-8.6%
Germany0.30.30.3-0.6%
France0.070.070.072.0%
China0.030.050.0741.7%
Czech Republic0.080.070.06-12.7%

In value terms, the United States ($443M), Germany ($311M) and France ($72M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, together accounting for 59% of global exports. These countries were followed by China, the Czech Republic, Poland, the UK, Spain and Russia, which together accounted for a further 19%.

China saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Corrugated Paper - Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for corrugated paper worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to accelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Corrugated Paper - Top Companies

Westrock Rkt Company, Greif, Inc., ORORA PACKAGING AUSTRALIA PTY LTD, Pratt Corrugated Holdings, Inc., TOMOKU CO., LTD., Kraft Group LLC, Menasha Packaging Company, LLC, OJI CONTAINER CO.,LTD., Xiamen Hexing Packaging Printing Co., Ltd., Smurfit Kappa North America LLC, Mengcheng County Yuanhang Commerce and Trade Co.,Ltd., Jet Corr, Inc, SMURFIT KAPPA ITALIA SPA, Shanghai Kaichao Medical Technology Co.,Ltd., Hengshui Qiaotou Carton Co., Ltd., Pratt (jet Corr), Inc., DS SMITH PACKAGING LIMITED, MORI SHIGYO CO.,LTD., Paperworks Industries, Inc., Tailim Packaging Co., Ltd.

Corrugated Paper - Product Coverage

  • HS 480810 - Paper and paperboard; corrugated, whether or not perforated, in rolls or sheets, other than paper of heading 4803

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global corrugated paper 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:

  • Prodcom 17211100 - Corrugated paper and paperboard in rolls or sheets

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

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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 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. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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 Exports

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    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. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    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. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

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    • 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 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    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, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023
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