Canada: Non-Corrugated Paper Box Market 2024

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Market Size in Canada

In 2022, the Canadian non-corrugated paper box market increased by 13% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +30.6% against 2019 indices. Non-corrugated paper box consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Production in Canada

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 22%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Exports

Exports from Canada

In 2022, overseas shipments of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard decreased by -4.6% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for non-corrugated paper box exports from Canada, accounting for a approx. 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States was relatively modest.

In value terms, the United States ($X) also remains the key foreign market for folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard exports from Canada.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at +2.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The average non-corrugated paper box export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 16% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +2.5% per year.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Imports

Imports into Canada

In 2022, imports of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard into Canada expanded to X tons, rising by 3.1% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest non-corrugated paper box supplier to Canada, with a 74% share of total imports. Moreover, non-corrugated paper box imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), sixfold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+5.4% per year) and the Netherlands (+6.4% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard to Canada, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 1.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States totaled +2.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+6.8% per year) and the Netherlands (+12.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-corrugated paper box import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 13%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were China ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) and India ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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