Ireland: Non-Corrugated Paper Box Market 2025

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Market Size in Ireland

The Irish non-corrugated paper box market soared to $X in 2022, growing by 3,371% against the previous year. In general, consumption posted a significant increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Production in Ireland

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +46.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 79% against the previous year. Non-corrugated paper box production peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Exports

Exports from Ireland

For the third consecutive year, Ireland recorded growth in overseas shipments of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard, which increased by 15% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 277%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 150% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for non-corrugated paper box exports from Ireland, accounting for a 83% share of total exports. Moreover, non-corrugated paper box exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK amounted to +39.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+15.2% per year) and Italy (+63.0% per year).

It was followed by the United States, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK amounted to +32.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+71.5% per year) and the United States (+17.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average non-corrugated paper box export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 58%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Italy (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, overseas purchases of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard decreased by 0% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after nine years of growth. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 99% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-corrugated paper box imports to Ireland, with a combined 86% share of total imports. Belgium, China, Germany and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 10%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +29.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Sweden ($X) appeared to be the largest non-corrugated paper box suppliers to Ireland, together comprising 67% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +27.0%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average non-corrugated paper box import price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price decreased by -0.9%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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