Jordan: Corrugated Paper Box Market 2025

Corrugated Paper Box Market Size in Jordan

The Jordanian corrugated paper box market expanded sharply to $X in 2022, surging by 7.2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Corrugated Paper Box Production in Jordan

In value terms, corrugated paper box production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Corrugated Paper Box Exports

Exports from Jordan

In 2022, shipments abroad of cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard increased by 8.8% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, faced a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 88% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, corrugated paper box exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), Iraq (X tons) and Free Zones (X tons) were the main destinations of corrugated paper box exports from Jordan, with a combined 81% share of total exports. Zimbabwe, Israel, the United States and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Zimbabwe (with a CAGR of +250.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for corrugated paper box exported from Jordan were Saudi Arabia ($X), Iraq ($X) and Free Zones ($X), with a combined 81% share of total exports. Zimbabwe, Israel, the United States and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

Among the main countries of destination, Zimbabwe, with a CAGR of +272.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 6.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 29% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Iraq ($X per ton) and South Africa ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Free Zones ($X per ton) and Israel ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Zimbabwe (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Corrugated Paper Box Imports

Imports into Jordan

Corrugated paper box imports into Jordan contracted notably to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -41.2% on the previous year. Overall, imports faced a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 45%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, corrugated paper box imports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of corrugated paper box imports to Jordan, with a combined 77% share of total imports. Lebanon, China, Palestine, Turkey, Egypt, Bahrain, Free Zones and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Palestine (with a CAGR of +169.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest corrugated paper box suppliers to Jordan were Saudi Arabia ($X), Kuwait ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined 77% share of total imports. Lebanon, China, Palestine, Turkey, Egypt, Bahrain, Free Zones and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Palestine, with a CAGR of +186.6%, recorded 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 corrugated paper box import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 12% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Lebanon ($X per ton), while the price for Free Zones ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bahrain (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform