U.S. Paperboard Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030
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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.
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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- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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- How to boost your sales on overseas markets
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- How to make your supply chain more sustainable
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- How to outsource production to other countries
- How to prepare your business for global expansion
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
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