China - Packaging Materials - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Packaging Materials Prices in China

China Packaging Materials Import Price in September 2022

In September 2022, the packaging materials price stood at $633 per ton (CIF, China), reducing by -10.4% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 an increase of 2.7% month-to-month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $719 per ton. From April 2022 to September 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2022, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($1,179 per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($401 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

China Packaging Materials Import Prices by Type

Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was folding boxboard ($1,456 per ton), while the price for other papers packaging ($468 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by folding boxboard (+0.4%), while the prices for the other products experienced mixed trend patterns.

China Packaging Materials Imports

In September 2022, the amount of packaging materials imported into China was estimated at 635K tons, growing by 4.5% on the previous month's figure. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 when imports increased by 20% month-to-month. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at 647K tons in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to September 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, packaging materials imports dropped to $402M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when imports increased by 23% m-o-m. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at 455K tons in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to September 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

China Packaging Materials Imports by Type

In September 2022, paperboard case materials (504K tons) constituted the largest type of packaging materials supplied to China, accounting for a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, paperboard case materials exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard (46K tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by other papers packaging (42K tons), with a 6.7% share.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of paperboard case materials totaled +1.4%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard (+0.6% per month) and other papers packaging (+0.6% per month).

In value terms, paperboard case materials ($274M) constituted the largest type of packaging materials supplied to China, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by folding boxboard ($61M), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard, with a 12% share.

China Packaging Materials Imports by Country

Russia (109K tons), Vietnam (66K tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (65K tons) were the main suppliers of packaging materials imports to China, together comprising 38% of total imports.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +15.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest packaging materials suppliers to China were Russia ($70M), Japan ($36M) and Lao People's Democratic Republic ($35M), together accounting for 35% of total imports.

Russia, with a CAGR of +13.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the packaging materials 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:

  • FCL 1617 - Case materials
  • FCL 1618 - Cartonboard
  • FCL 1621 - Wrapping papers
  • FCL 1622 - Other papers mainly for packaging

Country coverage:

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in China
  • 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
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  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
    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. 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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