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Contents:
- Packaging Materials Price in China (CIF) - 2022
- Packaging Materials Price in China (FOB) - 2022
- Packaging Materials Imports in China
- Packaging Materials Exports in China
Packaging Materials Price in China (CIF) - 2022
The average packaging materials import price stood at $664 per ton in 2022, increasing by 3.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $1,139 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($1,152 per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($425 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lao People's Democratic Republic (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Packaging Materials Price in China (FOB) - 2022
The average packaging materials export price stood at $1,354 per ton in 2022, declining by -3.1% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 11%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $1,397 per ton, and then contracted slightly in the following year.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($1,783 per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($1,062 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Packaging Materials Imports in China
In 2022, purchases abroad of packaging materials decreased by -14.5% to 7.7M tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 116%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 9.8M tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, packaging materials imports reduced to $5.1B in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated significant growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +20.0% 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 +72.6% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 64%.
| Import of Packaging Materials in China (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Russia | 99.8 | 251 | 426 | 627 | 84.5% |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 253 | 369 | 407 | 545 | 29.1% |
| United States | 541 | 687 | 590 | 527 | -0.9% |
| Japan | 229 | 348 | 456 | 497 | 29.5% |
| Lao People's Democratic Republic | 0.1 | 0.1 | 452 | 493 | 1602.0% |
| Sweden | 422 | 444 | 519 | 430 | 0.6% |
| Malaysia | 26.0 | 97.7 | 362 | 402 | 149.1% |
| Vietnam | 192 | 358 | 345 | 328 | 19.5% |
| South Korea | 186 | 304 | 331 | 299 | 17.1% |
| Indonesia | 225 | 543 | 409 | 250 | 3.6% |
| Australia | 78.3 | 93.1 | 83.7 | 86.2 | 3.3% |
| Thailand | 70.9 | 146 | 122 | 67.0 | -1.9% |
| India | 74.4 | 228 | 418 | 33.1 | -23.7% |
| Others | 550 | 956 | 838 | 503 | -2.9% |
| Total | 2,947 | 4,825 | 5,759 | 5,087 | 20.0% |
Top Suppliers of Packaging Materials to China in 2022:
- Taiwan (Chinese) (1048.4K tons)
- Russia (936.4K tons)
- Lao People's Democratic Republic (808.0K tons)
- Vietnam (771.7K tons)
- Malaysia (659.6K tons)
- Japan (621.8K tons)
- United States (580.8K tons)
- Indonesia (540.1K tons)
- South Korea (519.4K tons)
- Sweden (387.1K tons)
- Australia (139.8K tons)
- Thailand (125.2K tons)
- India (66.0K tons)
Packaging Materials Exports in China
In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of packaging materials, when their volume increased by 56% to 4M tons. Overall, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +12.9% 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 attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, packaging materials exports surged to $5.4B 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 +18.3% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +65.5% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Export of Packaging Materials in China (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Vietnam | 320 | 402 | 543 | 616 | 24.4% |
| Russia | 59.0 | 75.6 | 59.3 | 332 | 77.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | 56.4 | 155 | 123 | 264 | 67.3% |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 185 | 166 | 212 | 244 | 9.7% |
| Turkey | 134 | 105 | 116 | 220 | 18.0% |
| Mexico | 64.6 | 49.3 | 81.2 | 212 | 48.6% |
| India | 180 | 98.2 | 130 | 212 | 5.6% |
| Thailand | 137 | 156 | 166 | 209 | 15.1% |
| South Korea | 153 | 177 | 166 | 204 | 10.1% |
| Philippines | 84.9 | 72.3 | 101 | 174 | 27.0% |
| Bangladesh | 94.2 | 108 | 143 | 162 | 19.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | 78.4 | 81.6 | 69.0 | 144 | 22.5% |
| Egypt | 49.0 | 60.1 | 65.5 | 121 | 35.2% |
| Others | 1,640 | 1,593 | 1,566 | 2,239 | 10.9% |
| Total | 3,235 | 3,299 | 3,542 | 5,353 | 18.3% |
Top Export Markets for Packaging Materials from China in 2022:
- Vietnam (373.0K tons)
- United Arab Emirates (248.7K tons)
- Russia (229.8K tons)
- Taiwan (Chinese) (225.3K tons)
- Turkey (204.3K tons)
- Mexico (170.5K tons)
- South Korea (165.4K tons)
- Thailand (153.1K tons)
- Bangladesh (147.4K tons)
- Philippines (134.1K tons)
- Saudi Arabia (120.0K tons)
- India (118.7K tons)
- Egypt (109.6K tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the packaging materials 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.
Product coverage:
- FCL 1617 - Case materials
- FCL 1618 - Cartonboard
- FCL 1621 - Wrapping papers
- FCL 1622 - Other papers mainly for packaging
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Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in China
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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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
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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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
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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
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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
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