World - Wrapping Papers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Global Wrapping Paper Trade Reaches Record $11.9B

IndexBox has just published a new report: 'World - Wrapping Papers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights'. Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

The global wrapping paper and paperboard market size totaled $25.5B in 2021, remaining constant against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs and intermediaries' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2007 to 2021. 

In 2021, consumption of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard decreased by -0.4% to 19M tons, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Global consumption peaked at 20M tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure. 

Wrapping Paper and Paperboard Consumption by Country

China (7.2M tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of wrapping paper and paperboard consumption, accounting for 38% of total volume. Moreover, consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States (1.5M tons), fourfold. Turkey (745K tons) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 3.9% share. 

In China, wrapping paper consumption expanded at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2007-2021. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of consumption growth: the United States (+1.8% per year) and Turkey (+1.5% per year).

Wrapping Paper and Paperboard Production

In 2021, production of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard was finally on the rise to reach 19M tons after two years of decline. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern from 2007 to 2021.

China (7M tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of wrapping paper and paperboard production, comprising approx. 37% of total volume. Moreover, production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States (2M tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Sweden (927K tons), with a 4.9% share.

From 2007 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China totalled +2.0%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (+2.2% per year) and Sweden (-0.7% per year).

Wrapping Paper and Paperboard Exports

In 2021, global exports of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard amounted to 11M tons, growing by 12% against the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2007 to 2021.

In value terms, exports surged to $11.9B in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2007 to 2021.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Germany (1.2M tons), the United States (1.1M tons) and Sweden (1M tons) represented the major exporter of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard in the world, constituting 31% of total supplies. The Czech Republic (635K tons) held a 6% share of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Russia (5.4%), Finland (4.7%), Austria (4.7%) and China (4.6%). France (435K tons), Spain (377K tons), Canada (339K tons), Italy (329K tons) and Japan (293K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Germany (+7.6%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($1.5B), the United States ($1.2B) and Sweden ($1.1B) constituted the countries with the highest levels of supplies in 2021, with a combined 32% share of global exports. The Czech Republic, France, Finland, Italy, Austria, Russia, China, Canada, Spain and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average wrapping paper export price amounted to $1,121 per ton, with an increase of 7.8% against the previous year. Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was France ($1,647 per ton), while Russia ($797 per ton) was amongst the lowest. From 2007 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+2.6%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wrapping Paper and Paperboard Imports

In 2021, global wrapping paper imports rose markedly to 11M tons, with an increase of 5.1% compared with 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2007 to 2021.

In value terms, imports expanded markedly to $11.7B in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2007 to 2021.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of wrapping paper and paperboard imports in 2021 were Germany (1,008K tons), China (721K tons), Mexico (565K tons), the United States (547K tons), Italy (542K tons), Poland (524K tons), Canada (418K tons), Belgium (371K tons), the Netherlands (341K tons), France (321K tons), Spain (263K tons) and Turkey (231K tons), together accounting for 56% of total purchases. Slovenia (220K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases was attained by Slovenia (+18.3%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($1.2B), the United States ($839M) and Italy ($631M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 22% share of total supplies. These countries were followed by Mexico, China, Poland, Canada, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Turkey and Slovenia, which together accounted for a further 36%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average wrapping paper import price amounted to $1,115 per ton, growing by 9% against the previous year. Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United States ($1,535 per ton), while China ($825 per ton) was amongst the lowest. From 2007 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+2.3%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global wrapping papers market. 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:
• FCL 1621 - Wrapping papers

Data coverage:
• Global market volume and value
• Per Capita consumption
• Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
• Global production, split by region and country
• Global trade (exports and imports)
• Export and import prices
• Market trends, drivers and restraints
• Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:
International Paper, Nine Dragon Paper Holdings, WestRock, UPM, Stora Enso, Oji Paper Company, Sappi, Smurfit Kappa, DS Smith, Nippon Paper, Mondi Group, Metsä Group, Papertec, Associated Bag, Griff Paper & Film, Classical Packaging Corp., Deluxe Packaging, Alpha Packaging, Riverside Paper Co., Neway Packaging Corporation, Alufoil Products Co., Waldan Paper Services, Larsen Packaging Products

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1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.
  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
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    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

    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

    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. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2022
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2022
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    1. United States
    2. China
    3. Japan
    4. Germany
    5. United Kingdom
    6. France
    7. Brazil
    8. Italy
    9. Russian Federation
    10. India
    11. Canada
    12. Australia
    13. Republic of Korea
    14. Spain
    15. Mexico
    16. Indonesia
    17. Netherlands
    18. Turkey
    19. Saudi Arabia
    20. Switzerland
    21. Sweden
    22. Nigeria
    23. Poland
    24. Belgium
    25. Argentina
    26. Norway
    27. Austria
    28. Thailand
    29. United Arab Emirates
    30. Colombia
    31. Denmark
    32. South Africa
    33. Malaysia
    34. Israel
    35. Singapore
    36. Egypt
    37. Philippines
    38. Finland
    39. Chile
    40. Ireland
    41. Pakistan
    42. Greece
    43. Portugal
    44. Kazakhstan
    45. Algeria
    46. Czech Republic
    47. Qatar
    48. Peru
    49. Romania
    50. Vietnam
  12. LIST OF TABLES
    1. Key Findings In 2022
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
    3. Market Value, 2012–2022
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2022
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2022
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2022
  13. LIST OF FIGURES
    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
    2. Market Value, 2012–2022
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2022
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
    19. Production, By Country, 2022
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2022
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2022
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2022
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2022

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