Canada: Paperboard Case Material Market 2025

Paperboard Case Material Market Size in Canada

The Canadian paperboard case material market rose slightly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 4.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paperboard Case Material Production in Canada

In value terms, paperboard case material production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Paperboard case material production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Paperboard Case Material Exports

Exports from Canada

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of paperboard case materials, when their volume decreased by -10% to X tons. In general, total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -0.4% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, paperboard case material exports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +32.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 28%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for paperboard case material exports from Canada, accounting for a 82% share of total exports. Moreover, paperboard case material exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled +5.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+90.5% per year) and Italy (-22.2% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for paperboard case materials exports from Canada, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 7.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States amounted to +7.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+80.6% per year) and Italy (-19.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average paperboard case material export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 16% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Paperboard Case Material Imports

Imports into Canada

In 2022, supplies from abroad of paperboard case materials decreased by -3.3% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 24%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

In value terms, paperboard case material imports rose notably to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +47.8% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the main supplier of paperboard case material to Canada, accounting for a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany (X tons), with a 1.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States totaled +3.8%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paperboard case materials to Canada, comprising 96% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 1.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States amounted to +8.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The average paperboard case material import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 11% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 16%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for the United States totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+4.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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