U.S. Paperboard Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030
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View PricingPaperboard Price in U.S. Drops 2%, Average $899 per Ton
U.S. Paperboard Export Price in January 2023
In January 2023, the paperboard price amounted to $899 per ton (FOB, US), shrinking by -1.9% against the previous month. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in February 2022 an increase of 3.5% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $951 per ton in October 2022; however, from November 2022 to January 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Japan ($1,205 per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($564 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to January 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Japan (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
U.S. Paperboard Exports
In January 2023, shipments abroad of paperboard increased by 5.1% to 514K tons, rising for the second month in a row after three months of decline. Overall, exports, however, saw a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 when exports increased by 22% against the previous month. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 688K tons. From April 2022 to January 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, paperboard exports expanded slightly to $462M (IndexBox estimates) in January 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2022 with an increase of 23% month-to-month. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $621M. From April 2022 to January 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
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U.S. Paperboard Exports by Country
Mexico (153K tons), Canada (119K tons) and China (43K tons) were the main destinations of paperboard exports from the United States, with a combined 61% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Costa Rica, Guatemala, Italy, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Japan, India, Colombia and South Korea, which together accounted for a further 23%.
From January 2022 to January 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Dominican Republic (with a CAGR of +2.4%), 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 ($129M), Mexico ($128M) and China ($24M), with a combined 61% share of total exports. Costa Rica, Japan, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Ecuador, Italy, South Korea, Colombia and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.
The Dominican Republic, with a CAGR of +3.5%, recorded 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.
US Paperboard Prices Slip 2% to Average of $899 per Ton
The American paperboard market has confronted a drop in prices, with the average cost per ton falling by 2 percent to $899. The decline is being attributed to an increase in recycled paper production, as well as other influences.
The overall market sentiment remains bearish as the industry ponders a pessimistic forecast for the remainder of the year. Many paperboard producers in the US have been struggling to keep prices afloat amidst the drastic reduction in demand, particularly from the packaging and printing industries.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the paperboard 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 322130 - Paperboard mills
Companies mentioned:
- Graphic Packaging Holding Company
- Sonoco Products Company
- Westrock Company
- Packaging Corporation of America
- Menasha Corporation
- Green Bay Packaging
- Westrock Minnesota Corporation
- The Real Reel Corporation
- Artistic Carton Company
- Chesapeake International Holding Company
- Interstate Paper
- Interstate Resources
- Fibermark North America
- Mafcote
- Stone Southwest
- Canal Corporation
- Westrock Mwv
- Rock-Tenn Converting Company
- Gpi Holdings
- Republic Paperboard Company
- Fmk Holdings
- Norampac Industries
- Multi-Wall Packaging
- Greenpac Mill
- New-Indy Containerboard Hold Co
- Asp Fibermark Holdings
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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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.
In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:
- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
- How to load your idle production capacity
- How to boost your sales on overseas markets
- How to increase your profit margins
- How to make your supply chain more sustainable
- How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
- How to outsource production to other countries
- How to prepare your business for global expansion
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.
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
