U.S.: Paperboard Market 2024

Paperboard Market Size in the U.S.

After two years of growth, the U.S. paperboard market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2013 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. Paperboard consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Paperboard Production in the U.S.

In value terms, paperboard production fell to $X in 2022. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2013 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Paperboard production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Paperboard Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, exports of paperboard from the United States expanded modestly to X tons, increasing by X% against the year before. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paperboard exports soared to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2013 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons), Canada (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of paperboard exports from the United States, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for paperboard exported from the United States were Canada ($X), Mexico ($X) and China ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Costa Rica, Guatemala, Ecuador, Japan, Italy, Chile, Colombia, South Korea, the Dominican Republic and Honduras lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Guatemala, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paperboard export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Costa Rica (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paperboard Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, the amount of paperboard imported into the United States rose slightly to X tons, picking up by X% against 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2013 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, paperboard imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2013 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of paperboard to the United States, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, paperboard imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sweden (X tons), threefold. Finland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Canada totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (X% per year) and Finland (X% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paperboard to the United States, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Finland, with an X% share.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Canada amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (X% per year) and Finland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average paperboard import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Australia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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