China: Paperboard Case Material Market 2025

Paperboard Case Material Market Size in China

In 2022, the Chinese paperboard case material market decreased by -0.5% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -2.9% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Paperboard Case Material Production in China

In value terms, paperboard case material production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -4.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 102%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paperboard Case Material Exports

Exports from China

In 2022, shipments abroad of paperboard case materials increased by 4.6% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 175%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paperboard case material exports fell modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 226% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for paperboard case material exports from China, with a 18% share of total exports. Moreover, paperboard case material exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Vietnam (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by South Korea (X tons), with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to India stood at +18.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (+5.1% per year) and South Korea (+8.9% per year).

In value terms, India ($X), Vietnam ($X) and South Korea ($X) were the largest markets for paperboard case material exported from China worldwide, with a combined 35% share of total exports. Russia, Brazil, Pakistan, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

Among the main countries of destination, Russia, with a CAGR of +58.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paperboard case material export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -4.8% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, paperboard case material export price increased by +136.8% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 44%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($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 Russia (+17.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paperboard Case Material Imports

Imports into China

In 2022, purchases abroad of paperboard case materials decreased by -7.6% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after seven years of growth. In general, imports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 135% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paperboard case material imports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 103%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) were the main suppliers of paperboard case material imports to China, with a combined 33% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +232.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paperboard case material suppliers to China were Russia ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Japan ($X), together comprising 33% of total imports. The United States, Vietnam, South Korea, Indonesia and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +224.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paperboard case material import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 2.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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