EU: Paperboard Container Machine Market 2024

Paperboard Container Machine Market Size in the EU

In 2022, the EU paperboard container machine market increased by 16% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, saw a mild decline. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Paperboard Container Machine Production in the EU

In value terms, paperboard container machine production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 17%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paperboard Container Machine Exports

Exports in the EU

For the third consecutive year, the European Union recorded growth in overseas shipments of machines for making containers of paper or paperboard, which increased by 9.6% to X units in 2022. Total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports increased by +78.9% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, paperboard container machine exports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% 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 +31.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, France (X units), distantly followed by Germany (X units), Italy (X units), the Netherlands (X units), Sweden (X units) and Spain (X units) were the largest exporters of machines for making containers of paper or paperboard, together achieving 87% of total exports. Croatia (X units) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Croatia (with a CAGR of +33.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paperboard container machine supplying countries in the European Union were France ($X), Germany ($X) and Sweden ($X), with a combined 65% share of total exports. Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Croatia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

Croatia, with a CAGR of +58.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per unit, waning by -3.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 9.7% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per unit), while Croatia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Croatia (+18.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paperboard Container Machine Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, overseas purchases of machines for making containers of paper or paperboard increased by 28% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.9% 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 +58.8% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paperboard container machine imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.3% 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 +48.8% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the four major importers of machines for making containers of paper or paperboard, namely Italy, Germany, France and the Netherlands, represented more than two-thirds of total import. It was distantly followed by Poland (X units) and Spain (X units), together achieving a 15% share of total imports. The Czech Republic (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +37.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 59% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Spain, Poland and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

Among the main importing countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +33.0%, 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

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2022, which is down by -3.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by 8.3%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the Czech Republic ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+4.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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