Nepal: Non-Corrugated Paper Box Market 2025

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Market Size in Nepal

The Nepalese non-corrugated paper box market amounted to $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a mild curtailment. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Production in Nepal

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 35%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Exports

Exports from Nepal

Non-corrugated paper box exports from Nepal fell rapidly to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -34.7% on the previous year. In general, exports saw a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 554%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box exports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 598%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Thailand (X tons) was the main destination for non-corrugated paper box exports from Nepal, accounting for a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, non-corrugated paper box exports to Thailand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Singapore (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Thailand totaled +25.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (-3.1% per year) and Germany (+18.4% per year).

In value terms, Thailand ($X) remains the key foreign market for folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard exports from Nepal, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Singapore ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Thailand totaled +23.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (+5.1% per year) and Germany (+23.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average non-corrugated paper box export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -6.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 55%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($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 Australia (+13.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Imports

Imports into Nepal

In 2022, approx. X tons of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard were imported into Nepal; waning by -16.2% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 185%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box imports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 155%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-corrugated paper box to Nepal, accounting for a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, non-corrugated paper box imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from India totaled +13.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+39.8% per year) and Sweden (+37.1% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard to Nepal, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 4.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from India stood at +20.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+34.8% per year) and Sweden (+18.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average non-corrugated paper box import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -2.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.9%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 35%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform