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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Paperboard Prices in the United States

U.S. Paperboard Export Price per Ton in August 2022

In August 2022, the paperboard price per ton amounted to $927.4 (FOB, US), approximately equating the previous month. Over the period from January 2022 to August 2022, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2022 when the average export price increased by 3.5% m-o-m. The export price peaked in August 2022.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In August 2022, the highest price was recorded for prices to Japan ($1.1K per ton) and South Korea ($1.0K per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($744.0 per ton) and India ($758.0 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ecuador (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Paperboard Exports

In August 2022, after two months of decline, there was growth in overseas shipments of paperboard, when their volume increased by 3% to 613K tons. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 with an increase of 22% m-o-m. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 688K tons. From April 2022 to August 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paperboard exports expanded to $568M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. In general, exports showed a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 with an increase of 23% m-o-m. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $621M. From April 2022 to August 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

U.S. Paperboard Exports by Country

Canada (132K tons), Mexico (131K tons) and China (54K tons) were the main destinations of paperboard exports from the United States, together comprising 52% of total exports. Guatemala, Costa Rica, Italy, Ecuador, Colombia, Honduras, Japan, South Korea, Chile and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the biggest increases were in Colombia (with a CAGR of +10.3%), 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 ($135M), Mexico ($120M) and China ($43M), with a combined 52% share of total exports. Guatemala, Costa Rica, Italy, Ecuador, Japan, Colombia, Honduras, South Korea, Chile and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Colombia, with a CAGR of +11.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Data coverage:

  • 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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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. 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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