EU: Corrugated Paper Market 2024

Corrugated Paper Market Size in the EU

The EU corrugated paper market surged to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Corrugated Paper Production in the EU

In value terms, corrugated paper production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Corrugated Paper Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, approx. X tons of corrugated paper and paperboard were exported in the European Union; almost unchanged from the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, corrugated paper exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) represented the largest exporter of corrugated paper and paperboard, constituting X% of total exports. France (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Poland (X%), the Czech Republic (X%) and Ireland (X%). Denmark (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons), Croatia (X tons), Austria (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Latvia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Germany was also the fastest-growing in terms of the corrugated paper and paperboard exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Belgium (X%), Romania (X%), Spain (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Denmark (X%), Latvia (X%), Austria (X%) and Croatia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. France, Poland, the Czech Republic and Ireland experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Germany increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest corrugated paper supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Germany totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Ireland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Corrugated Paper Imports

Imports in the EU

For the third year in a row, the European Union recorded growth in overseas purchases of corrugated paper and paperboard, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, corrugated paper imports rose notably to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the nine major importers of corrugated paper and paperboard, namely Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany and France, represented more than two-thirds of total import.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Austria ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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