Italy: Corrugated Paper Box Market 2025

Corrugated Paper Box Market Size in Italy

In 2022, the Italian corrugated paper box market increased by 38% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% 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 +57.7% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Corrugated Paper Box Production in Italy

In value terms, corrugated paper box production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Corrugated Paper Box Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, approx. X tons of cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard were exported from Italy; which is down by -5.6% compared with the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, corrugated paper box exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% 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 +42.6% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main destinations of corrugated paper box exports from Italy, with a combined 49% share of total exports. Austria, Romania, Tunisia, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Egypt, the UK, Poland, Serbia and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Serbia (with a CAGR of +21.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and Switzerland ($X) constituted the largest markets for corrugated paper box exported from Italy worldwide, together accounting for 51% of total exports. Austria, Romania, Tunisia, the Netherlands, Egypt, Slovenia, the UK, Belgium, Poland and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Serbia, with a CAGR of +19.4%, 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

The average corrugated paper box export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($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 Slovenia (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Corrugated Paper Box Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, imports of cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard into Italy stood at X tons, surging by 2.8% compared with 2021. In general, imports posted a measured increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 167% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, corrugated paper box imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a pronounced increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 143%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest corrugated paper box supplier to Italy, accounting for a 30% share of total imports. Moreover, corrugated paper box imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X tons), twofold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at +9.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (-3.6% per year) and France (+4.9% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard to Italy, comprising 28% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to +6.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+1.7% per year) and France (+9.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average corrugated paper box import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 9.6% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 14%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+13.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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