Peru: Folding Boxboard Market 2025

Folding Boxboard Market Size in Peru

The Peruvian folding boxboard market expanded sharply to $X in 2021, picking up by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +122.2% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Folding Boxboard Production in Peru

In value terms, folding boxboard production rose slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 72% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Folding Boxboard Exports

Exports from Peru

In 2021, shipments abroad of folding boxboard decreased by -5.2% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after six years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 77% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, folding boxboard exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 91% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Chile (X tons), Guatemala (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) were the main destinations of folding boxboard exports from Peru, together accounting for 54% of total exports. These countries were followed by the United States, Bolivia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Argentina and the Dominican Republic, which together accounted for a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +98.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Guatemala ($X), the United States ($X) and Colombia ($X) constituted the largest markets for folding boxboard exported from Peru worldwide, with a combined 62% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of +101.5%, 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

In 2021, the average folding boxboard export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, folding boxboard export price increased by +120.1% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 50%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Guatemala ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bolivia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ecuador (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Folding Boxboard Imports

Imports into Peru

In 2021, overseas purchases of folding boxboard were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, folding boxboard imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Chile (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of folding boxboard imports to Peru, with a combined 61% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Finland, Brazil, the United States, Germany, Italy and Argentina, which together accounted for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of +22.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Chile ($X), China ($X) and Sweden ($X) were the largest folding boxboard suppliers to Peru, with a combined 51% share of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +17.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average folding boxboard import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -9.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 8.8% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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