Czech Republic: Non-Corrugated Paper Box Market 2024

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2022, the Czech non-corrugated paper box market was finally on the rise to reach $X after four years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 116%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, overseas shipments of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard decreased by -7.8% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 57%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box exports stood at $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of non-corrugated paper box exports from the Czech Republic, together accounting for 59% of total exports. Belgium, Switzerland, Spain, the Netherlands, Slovakia, Italy and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +61.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Switzerland ($X) and Austria ($X) were the largest markets for non-corrugated paper box exported from the Czech Republic worldwide, together comprising 53% of total exports. France, Slovakia, Belgium, Poland, Spain, the Netherlands and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

Among the main countries of destination, Spain, with a CAGR of +40.8%, 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 non-corrugated paper box export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 27%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Slovakia (+0.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, purchases abroad of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard increased by 37% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, imports enjoyed a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 44% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-corrugated paper box imports to the Czech Republic, together comprising 76% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +27.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Austria ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the largest non-corrugated paper box suppliers to the Czech Republic, together accounting for 68% of total imports. China, the Netherlands, Slovakia, Turkey, France, Denmark, Hungary and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +21.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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 non-corrugated paper box import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -20.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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