U.S. Paperboard Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030
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Contents:
- Paperboard Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023
- Paperboard Price in the United States (CIF) - 2023
- Paperboard Exports in the United States
- Paperboard Imports in the United States
Paperboard Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023
The average paperboard export price stood at $737 per ton in August 2023, dropping by -1.9% against the previous month. In general, the export price continues to indicate a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in October 2022 when the average export price increased by 1.8% m-o-m. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $950 per ton. From November 2022 to August 2023, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Japan ($1,025 per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($510 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Japan (-0.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
Paperboard Price in the United States (CIF) - 2023
The average paperboard import price stood at $1,062 per ton in August 2023, dropping by -2.7% against the previous month. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in October 2022 when the average import price increased by 3.5% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $1,241 per ton in November 2022; however, from December 2022 to August 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was Germany ($1,862 per ton), while the price for China ($905 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Paperboard Exports in the United States
In 2022, paperboard exports from the United States expanded modestly to 7M tons, growing by 2.9% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 7.3% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 7.3M tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, paperboard exports soared to $6.4B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Export of Paperboard in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Canada | 1,076 | 1,152 | 1,337 | 1,557 | 13.1% |
| Mexico | 1,189 | 1,151 | 1,434 | 1,486 | 7.7% |
| China | 416 | 499 | 352 | 381 | -2.9% |
| Costa Rica | 195 | 173 | 219 | 296 | 14.9% |
| Guatemala | 186 | 193 | 195 | 240 | 8.9% |
| Ecuador | 102 | 110 | 113 | 202 | 25.6% |
| Japan | 148 | 152 | 173 | 190 | 8.7% |
| Italy | 165 | 135 | 111 | 150 | -3.1% |
| Chile | 65.2 | 67.1 | 80.3 | 125 | 24.2% |
| Colombia | 45.4 | 41.8 | 59.2 | 122 | 39.0% |
| South Korea | 127 | 114 | 123 | 120 | -1.9% |
| Dominican Republic | 102 | 88.5 | 113 | 118 | 5.0% |
| Honduras | 74.4 | 65.8 | 83.0 | 105 | 12.2% |
| Others | 1,202 | 1,068 | 1,036 | 1,301 | 2.7% |
| Total | 5,095 | 5,008 | 5,427 | 6,392 | 7.9% |
Top Export Markets for Paperboard from the United States in 2022:
- Mexico (1677.2K tons)
- Canada (1531.8K tons)
- China (499.1K tons)
- Costa Rica (328.3K tons)
- Guatemala (289.9K tons)
- Ecuador (231.0K tons)
- Italy (211.9K tons)
- Japan (175.8K tons)
- Chile (146.8K tons)
- Colombia (138.5K tons)
- Dominican Republic (135.0K tons)
- Honduras (123.1K tons)
- South Korea (117.7K tons)
Paperboard Imports in the United States
For the fourth year in a row, the United States recorded growth in purchases abroad of paperboard, which increased by 2.9% to 2.7M tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 8.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.
In value terms, paperboard imports skyrocketed to $3B in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +12.6% 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 +45.5% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Import of Paperboard in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Canada | 1,012 | 1,000 | 1,163 | 1,241 | 7.0% |
| Sweden | 168 | 241 | 275 | 435 | 37.3% |
| Finland | 233 | 242 | 289 | 341 | 13.5% |
| Germany | 137 | 112 | 158 | 257 | 23.3% |
| South Korea | 171 | 126 | 125 | 229 | 10.2% |
| Netherlands | 45.8 | 44.5 | 55.2 | 85.5 | 23.1% |
| Australia | 75.7 | 50.2 | 56.4 | 52.6 | -11.4% |
| China | 29.0 | 15.9 | 10.5 | 46.5 | 17.0% |
| Others | 208 | 212 | 244 | 288 | 11.5% |
| Total | 2,081 | 2,044 | 2,376 | 2,975 | 12.7% |
Top Suppliers of Paperboard to the United States in 2022:
- Canada (1202.9K tons)
- Sweden (386.3K tons)
- Finland (333.4K tons)
- South Korea (191.4K tons)
- Germany (164.2K tons)
- Netherlands (78.6K tons)
- Australia (61.2K tons)
- China (44.7K tons)
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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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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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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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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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
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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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