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Corrugated Paper Box Price in China - 2023

Corrugated Paper Box Price in China (FOB) - 2023

The average corrugated paper box export price stood at $2,582 per ton in June 2023, picking up by 2.7% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 an increase of 23% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $4,521 per ton in October 2022; however, from November 2022 to June 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($4,157 per ton), while the average price for exports to Chile ($1,682 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Vietnam (-0.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Corrugated Paper Box Price in China (CIF) - 2023

In June 2023, the average corrugated paper box import price amounted to $4,963 per ton, stabilizing at the previous month. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2022 an increase of 31% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $5,498 per ton in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to June 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was France ($16,806 per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($540 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Corrugated Paper Box Exports in China

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard, when their volume decreased by -9.5% to 518K tons. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 8.7%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 572K tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, corrugated paper box exports expanded slightly to $1.9B in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +14.8% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +51.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Export of Corrugated Paper Box in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United States	257	276	351	337	9.5%
Vietnam	103	153	165	155	14.6%
Singapore	55.4	87.6	30.5	129	32.5%
Australia	75.6	112	137	113	14.3%
Malaysia	43.3	61.4	43.2	90.3	27.8%
Thailand	23.0	51.3	68.2	88.7	56.8%
Philippines	22.4	47.9	68.1	61.5	40.0%
Indonesia	55.3	57.0	81.6	58.9	2.1%
Japan	41.9	50.0	57.3	55.7	10.0%
Canada	51.0	45.4	45.4	40.4	-7.5%
Mexico	10.7	14.1	35.3	33.8	46.7%
Cambodia	13.7	21.4	28.1	33.6	34.9%
Bangladesh	12.8	11.7	26.6	23.7	22.8%
Others	492	532	709	683	11.6%
Total	1,257	1,520	1,847	1,903	14.8%

Top Export Markets for Corrugated Paper Box from China in 2022:

United States (81.5K tons)
Vietnam (47.7K tons)
Australia (29.2K tons)
Thailand (23.4K tons)
Indonesia (21.5K tons)
Singapore (20.0K tons)
Philippines (15.4K tons)
Japan (13.0K tons)
Canada (11.2K tons)
Malaysia (10.6K tons)
Mexico (10.1K tons)
Bangladesh (9.9K tons)
Cambodia (9.7K tons)

Corrugated Paper Box Imports in China

In 2022, overseas purchases of cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard increased by 3.6% to 7.2K tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt descent.

In value terms, corrugated paper box imports expanded remarkably to $32M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 15%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Import of Corrugated Paper Box in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Japan	4.8	3.1	3.8	5.1	2.0%
Italy	0.9	0.5	1.1	2.8	46.0%
United States	2.6	1.6	1.9	2.8	2.5%
France	2.2	1.7	3.9	2.4	2.9%
Vietnam	1.6	1.7	1.4	1.6	0.0%
Sweden	1.2	0.6	0.7	1.4	5.3%
Germany	2.2	2.0	1.1	1.4	-14.0%
South Korea	2.1	1.3	0.8	0.9	-24.6%
Switzerland	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.5	71.0%
Canada	0.1	N/A	N/A	0.3	44.2%
Thailand	0.8	0.3	0.3	0.3	-27.9%
Australia	0.1	0.1	N/A	0.1	0.0%
United Arab Emirates	0.4	N/A	N/A	0.1	-37.0%
Others	6.6	12.9	14.4	12.1	22.4%
Total	25.8	26.0	29.8	31.9	7.3%

Top Suppliers of Corrugated Paper Box to China in 2022:

Japan (1378.5 tons)
South Korea (812.0 tons)
Vietnam (319.9 tons)
Germany (313.3 tons)
United States (302.3 tons)
Italy (224.3 tons)
Sweden (208.6 tons)
Canada (168.9 tons)
France (155.4 tons)
United Arab Emirates (147.8 tons)
Thailand (103.1 tons)
Switzerland (91.9 tons)
Australia (84.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the corrugated paper box market in China. 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.

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Prodcom 17211300 - Cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated paper or paperboard

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China

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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

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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
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1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
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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