China - Case Materials - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Paperboard Case Material Price in China - 2023

Contents:

  1. Paperboard Case Material Price in China (CIF) - 2023
  2. Paperboard Case Material Price in China (FOB) - 2022
  3. Paperboard Case Material Imports in China
  4. Paperboard Case Material Exports in China

Paperboard Case Material Price in China (CIF) - 2023

In June 2023, the average paperboard case material import price amounted to $432 per ton, falling by -2.1% against the previous month. Overall, the import price recorded a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2023 when the average import price increased by 0.5% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $624 per ton in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to June 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was Japan ($576 per ton), while the price for India ($341 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 Japan (-1.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Paperboard Case Material Price in China (FOB) - 2022

The average paperboard case material export price stood at $2,009 per ton in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, paperboard case material export price increased by +145.6% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 43%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $2,019 per ton in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($2,933 per ton), while the average price for exports to Lao People's Democratic Republic ($492 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 Russia (+17.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paperboard Case Material Imports in China

In 2022, supplies from abroad of paperboard case materials decreased by -7.8% to 5.9M tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 134% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 7.3M tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paperboard case material imports reduced to $3.4B in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 103%.

Import of Paperboard Case Material in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Lao People's Democratic Republic0.10.14524931602.0%
Russia66.817131344387.9%
Taiwan (Chinese)15418521434130.3%
Malaysia12.669.1318334198.2%
Japan81.320127332458.5%
United States2883773103102.5%
Vietnam17831328528316.7%
South Korea10720823723830.5%
Indonesia2115173812343.5%
Australia69.681.876.381.25.3%
Thailand57.213010258.10.5%
India54.914517419.7-28.9%
Others1785634302014.1%
Total1,4582,9613,5633,35932.1%

Top Suppliers of Paperboard Case Material to China in 2022:

  1. Lao People's Democratic Republic (808.0K tons)
  2. Russia (695.0K tons)
  3. Taiwan (Chinese) (681.1K tons)
  4. Vietnam (668.4K tons)
  5. Malaysia (559.9K tons)
  6. Indonesia (517.3K tons)
  7. Japan (510.9K tons)
  8. South Korea (439.9K tons)
  9. United States (405.0K tons)
  10. Australia (135.2K tons)
  11. Thailand (116.8K tons)
  12. India (38.0K tons)

Paperboard Case Material Exports in China

In 2022, approx. 171K tons of paperboard case materials were exported from China; remaining constant against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paperboard case material exports reduced modestly to $343M in 2022. In general, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +15.5% 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 +54.0% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 40% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $343M, leveling off in the following year.

Export of Paperboard Case Material in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
India50.337.268.662.67.6%
Vietnam16.126.433.334.629.0%
South Korea24.523.123.622.2-3.2%
Russia1.62.52.617.7122.8%
Brazil2.51.613.817.490.9%
Pakistan11.411.914.514.48.1%
Spain1.41.67.912.0104.7%
United Arab Emirates4.07.08.611.743.0%
Turkey3.28.413.011.151.4%
Malaysia11.59.218.79.7-5.5%
Indonesia6.56.78.59.212.3%
Philippines2.40.95.48.250.6%
Lao People's Democratic Republic7.59.85.53.2-24.7%
Others79.498.511910911.1%
Total22224534334315.6%

Top Export Markets for Paperboard Case Material from China in 2022:

  1. India (31.6K tons)
  2. Vietnam (14.7K tons)
  3. South Korea (13.6K tons)
  4. Brazil (9.7K tons)
  5. Russia (8.3K tons)
  6. Pakistan (8.2K tons)
  7. Philippines (7.6K tons)
  8. Lao People's Democratic Republic (6.4K tons)
  9. Spain (5.9K tons)
  10. United Arab Emirates (5.3K tons)
  11. Malaysia (4.5K tons)
  12. Turkey (3.8K tons)
  13. Indonesia (3.5K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the paperboard case material 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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  • Export and import prices
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  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
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    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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    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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    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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