U.S. Folding Paperboard Box Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030
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U.S. Folding Paperboard Box Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030

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Folding Paperboard Box Price in the United States - 2023

Contents:

  1. Folding Paperboard Box Price in the United States (CIF) - 2023
  2. Folding Paperboard Box Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023
  3. Folding Paperboard Box Imports in the United States
  4. Folding Paperboard Box Exports in the United States

Folding Paperboard Box Price in the United States (CIF) - 2023

The average folding paperboard box import price stood at $4,880 per ton in August 2023, shrinking by -6.9% against the previous month. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in December 2022 an increase of 7% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $5,488 per ton in February 2023; however, from March 2023 to August 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was China ($5,355 per ton), while the price for Germany ($3,424 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+2.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Folding Paperboard Box Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023

In August 2023, the average folding paperboard box export price amounted to $9,153 per ton, rising by 14% against the previous month. Over the last twelve months, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.7%. The growth pace was the most rapid in January 2023 an increase of 27% m-o-m. The export price peaked in August 2023.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Mexico ($14,649 per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($3,411 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Folding Paperboard Box Imports in the United States

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in purchases abroad of folding paperboard box, when their volume decreased by -1.3% to 261K tons. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +18.2% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +65.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 54% against the previous year.

In value terms, folding paperboard box imports stood at $1.3B in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 14%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Import of Folding Paperboard Box in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Canada4694464665153.2%
China3242593283431.9%
Mexico87.410811714217.6%
Vietnam23.129.431.140.320.4%
Germany30.429.539.437.77.4%
Indonesia33.027.229.928.0-5.3%
Taiwan (Chinese)14.414.620.417.36.3%
Others11110712816013.0%
Total1,0931,0211,1591,2835.5%

Top Suppliers of Folding Paperboard Box to the United States in 2022:

  1. Canada (125.2K tons)
  2. China (54.8K tons)
  3. Mexico (29.1K tons)
  4. Indonesia (8.6K tons)
  5. Germany (7.0K tons)
  6. Vietnam (6.8K tons)
  7. Taiwan (Chinese) (4.2K tons)

Folding Paperboard Box Exports in the United States

In 2022, exports of folding paperboard box from the United States totaled 81K tons, picking up by 8.3% on the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.0% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 14% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, folding paperboard box exports rose significantly to $629M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Export of Folding Paperboard Box in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Canada2662682763125.5%
Mexico2001822282345.4%
Others69.061.977.483.16.4%
Total5365115826295.5%

Top Export Markets for Folding Paperboard Box from the United States in 2022:

  1. Canada (47.8K tons)
  2. Mexico (22.3K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the folding paperboard box market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • NAICS 322212 - Folding paperboard box manufacturing

Companies mentioned:

  • Multi Packaging Solutions
  • The Chilcote Company
  • Minmor Industries
  • Hub Folding Box Company
  • Malnove Incorporated of Florida
  • Colbert Packaging Corporation
  • Contemporary Graphics and Bindery
  • Flower City Printing
  • Utah Paper Box Company
  • Disc Graphics
  • Malnove Holding Company
  • Burd & Fletcher Company
  • Mod-Pac Corp.
  • Graphic Packaging International Corporation
  • Royal Paper Box Co. of California
  • Neff Packaging Solutions
  • Clondalkin Group
  • Carton Service
  • The Standard Group
  • Western Container Company
  • Welch Packaging Group
  • Americraft Carton
  • Climax Manufacturing Company
  • Malnove Incorporated of Nebraska
  • Impac Group
  • Graphic Packaging International
  • Sctray Company
  • Caraustar Custom Packaging Group

Country coverage:

  • United States

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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