Europe: Fibreboard Market 2025

Fibreboard Market Size in Europe

In 2022, the Europe fibreboard market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Fibreboard Production in Europe

In value terms, fibreboard production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Fibreboard Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2022, shipments abroad of fibreboard decreased by X% to X cubic meters for the first time since 2011, thus ending a ten-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X cubic meters, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, fibreboard exports fell to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X cubic meters), distantly followed by Poland (X cubic meters), Russia (X cubic meters), the Netherlands (X cubic meters), Belgium (X cubic meters), France (X cubic meters), Spain (X cubic meters) and Belarus (X cubic meters) were the largest exporters of fibreboard, together constituting X% of total exports. Romania (X cubic meters), Austria (X cubic meters), Ireland (X cubic meters), Portugal (X cubic meters) and Italy (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest fibreboard supplier in Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

In Germany, fibreboard exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per cubic meter), while the Netherlands ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Fibreboard Imports

Imports in Europe

After six years of growth, supplies from abroad of fibreboard decreased by X% to X cubic meters in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X cubic meters, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, fibreboard imports stood at $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of fibreboard imports in 2022 were the Netherlands (X cubic meters), Italy (X cubic meters), Germany (X cubic meters), Belgium (X cubic meters), the UK (X cubic meters), France (X cubic meters), Poland (X cubic meters), Russia (X cubic meters), Spain (X cubic meters), Denmark (X cubic meters), Sweden (X cubic meters) and Portugal (X cubic meters), together amounting to X% of total import. Romania (X cubic meters) 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 Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fibreboard importing markets in Europe were the UK ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Russia, Romania, Portugal and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries 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 Europe stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per cubic meter), while the Netherlands ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform