Greece: Non-Corrugated Paper Box Market 2025

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Market Size in Greece

For the third consecutive year, the Greek non-corrugated paper box market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 37% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption saw a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Production in Greece

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 98%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2022, shipments abroad of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard increased by 139% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for non-corrugated paper box exports from Greece, with a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, non-corrugated paper box exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hungary (X tons), sixfold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy amounted to +112.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (+327.5% per year) and Spain (+79.2% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard exports from Greece, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hungary ($X), with a 7.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy amounted to +97.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (+312.1% per year) and Germany (+16.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-corrugated paper box export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 28% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Albania ($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 the United States (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2022, non-corrugated paper box imports into Greece skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by 43% on 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate resilient growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded strong growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), India (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-corrugated paper box imports to Greece, together accounting for 73% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +279.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard to Greece, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +45.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+10.4% per year) and India (+224.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-corrugated paper box import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 3.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 4.8%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+8.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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