China - Folding Boxboard - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Folding Boxboard Price in China - 2023

Contents:

  1. Folding Boxboard Price in China (FOB) - 2023
  2. Folding Boxboard Price in China (CIF) - 2023
  3. Folding Boxboard Exports in China
  4. Folding Boxboard Imports in China

Folding Boxboard Price in China (FOB) - 2023

The average folding boxboard export price stood at $1,085 per ton in June 2023, declining by -4.5% against the previous month. In general, the export price showed a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in September 2022 when the average export price increased by 11% m-o-m. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $1,454 per ton. From October 2022 to June 2023, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Russia ($1,483 per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($866 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 Russia (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Folding Boxboard Price in China (CIF) - 2023

In June 2023, the average folding boxboard import price amounted to $1,176 per ton, which is down by -2.6% against the previous month. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in December 2022 when the average import price increased by 12% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $1,435 per ton in September 2022; however, from October 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 Japan ($2,755 per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($602 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 Russia (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Folding Boxboard Exports in China

In 2022, overseas shipments of folding boxboard were finally on the rise to reach 3.2M tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +13.5% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, folding boxboard exports surged to $3.9B in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Folding Boxboard in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Vietnam23329739749428.5%
Russia55.267.955.331177.9%
United Arab Emirates43.812897.921770.5%
Turkey12487.591.018814.9%
Thailand11512213217214.4%
Mexico49.532.267.515847.2%
Philippines67.157.275.814529.3%
Bangladesh80.594.711013217.9%
South Korea93.911495.712610.3%
Malaysia11712590.41221.4%
Saudi Arabia62.063.258.112024.6%
Egypt44.855.162.310332.0%
Indonesia68.859.573.510214.0%
Others1,0179279171,51014.1%
Total2,1712,2302,3233,90021.6%

Top Export Markets for Folding Boxboard from China in 2022:

  1. Vietnam (320.1K tons)
  2. United Arab Emirates (223.8K tons)
  3. Russia (219.6K tons)
  4. Turkey (187.6K tons)
  5. Mexico (151.6K tons)
  6. Thailand (137.2K tons)
  7. Bangladesh (134.3K tons)
  8. Philippines (118.4K tons)
  9. South Korea (109.2K tons)
  10. Saudi Arabia (107.0K tons)
  11. Egypt (89.8K tons)
  12. Malaysia (76.1K tons)
  13. Indonesia (70.9K tons)

Folding Boxboard Imports in China

In 2022, supplies from abroad of folding boxboard decreased by -37.5% to 718K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports showed a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 34%.

In value terms, folding boxboard imports reduced dramatically to $917M in 2022. In general, imports recorded a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 16%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $1.2B, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Import of Folding Boxboard in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Sweden3383594223571.8%
United States191233207179-2.1%
Japan81.775.995.182.70.4%
Germany72.352.657.046.0-14.0%
South Korea47.056.753.742.0-3.7%
Finland17.311.720.929.118.9%
Russia0.42.71.921.6278.0%
Malaysia6.27.613.521.451.1%
Brazil43.646.037.619.4-23.7%
New Zealand15.320.621.78.5-17.8%
India6.830.31212.1-32.4%
Taiwan (Chinese)34.2N/AN/AN/A0%
Others90.51321421086.1%
Total9451,0271,193917-1.0%

Top Suppliers of Folding Boxboard to China in 2022:

  1. Sweden (324.9K tons)
  2. United States (146.3K tons)
  3. South Korea (54.2K tons)
  4. Japan (31.1K tons)
  5. Russia (26.9K tons)
  6. Finland (25.0K tons)
  7. Brazil (18.5K tons)
  8. Germany (14.1K tons)
  9. Malaysia (12.4K tons)
  10. New Zealand (7.9K tons)
  11. India (4.3K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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  • Per Capita consumption
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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
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  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
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  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
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    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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    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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