Northern America: Non-Corrugated Paper Box Market 2025

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Market Size in Northern America

In 2022, the North American non-corrugated paper box market increased by 0.6% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Production in Northern America

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 8.4% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Exports

Exports in Northern America

For the fourth year in a row, Northern America recorded decline in overseas shipments of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard, which decreased by -0.6% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports showed a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 11%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box exports reached $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Canada was the largest exporter of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard in Northern America, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was approx. 73% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the United States (X tons), creating a 27% share of total exports.

Canada experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard. The United States (-9.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Canada (+23 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the United States saw its share reduced by -23.4% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the largest non-corrugated paper box supplying countries in Northern America were the United States ($X) and Canada ($X).

The United States, with a CAGR of +3.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 10% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by 44%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+14.1%).

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2022, overseas purchases of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard increased by 0.6% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) represented the major importer of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard, committing 65% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), comprising a 34% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of +1.4%).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard in Northern America, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 25% share of total imports.

In the United States, non-corrugated paper box imports expanded at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 11% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+4.9%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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