Greece: Paperboard Case Material Market 2025

Paperboard Case Material Market Size in Greece

In 2022, the Greek paperboard case material market increased by 26% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% 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 +67.8% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Paperboard Case Material Production in Greece

In value terms, paperboard case material production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a precipitous setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Paperboard Case Material Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2022, shipments abroad of paperboard case materials decreased by -42.2% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 413% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, paperboard case material exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 255% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Lebanon (X tons) was the main destination for paperboard case material exports from Greece, accounting for a 43% share of total exports. Moreover, paperboard case material exports to Lebanon exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bulgaria (X tons), threefold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Lebanon stood at +15.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bulgaria (+57.2% per year) and Turkey (+112.3% per year).

In value terms, Lebanon ($X), Bulgaria ($X) and Turkey ($X) were the largest markets for paperboard case material exported from Greece worldwide, together accounting for 74% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Turkey, with a CAGR of +79.6%, 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, rising by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 50%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lebanon ($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 Saudi Arabia (+185.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paperboard Case Material Imports

Imports into Greece

Paperboard case material imports into Greece was estimated at X tons in 2022, picking up by 8.1% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% 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 +119.3% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, paperboard case material imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 46%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main suppliers of paperboard case material imports to Greece, together accounting for 41% of total imports. Austria, Hungary, Serbia, Germany, Spain, Italy, Bulgaria, Portugal, Sweden and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of +146.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paperboard case material suppliers to Greece were Turkey ($X), Finland ($X) and Romania ($X), with a combined 41% share of total imports. Austria, Hungary, Spain, Germany, Serbia, Portugal, Italy, Sweden, Bulgaria and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 44%.

Egypt, with a CAGR of +128.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average paperboard case material import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 20% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Spain ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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