Netherlands: Non-Corrugated Paper Box Market 2025

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch non-corrugated paper box market shrank to $X in 2022, waning by -13.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 5.8% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. X tons of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard were exported from the Netherlands; increasing by 4.9% compared with 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box exports expanded to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 13%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of non-corrugated paper box exports from the Netherlands, together comprising 43% of total exports. Norway, Italy, France, Ireland, Spain, Chile, Romania, Denmark, Austria and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +21.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-corrugated paper box exported from the Netherlands were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and the UK ($X), together comprising 47% of total exports. France, Norway, Spain, Italy, Austria, Ireland, Poland, Denmark, Chile and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

Among the main countries of destination, Chile, with a CAGR of +18.5%, 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 non-corrugated paper box export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 8.8%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 Germany (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, the amount of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard imported into the Netherlands skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 28% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +72.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 35% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box imports declined to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +52.3% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 31%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-corrugated paper box imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 86% share of total imports. The UK, China, the Czech Republic and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 5.2%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +32.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest non-corrugated paper box suppliers to the Netherlands, together comprising 64% of total imports. The UK, France, the Czech Republic and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.

Among the main suppliers, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +18.2%, 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

The average non-corrugated paper box import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -31.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 18% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :