EU: Fibreboard Market 2024

Fibreboard Market Size in the EU

After two years of growth, the EU fibreboard market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. The market value 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. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Fibreboard Production in the EU

In value terms, fibreboard production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Fibreboard Exports

Exports in the EU

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of fibreboard decreased by X% to X cubic meters in 2022. Total exports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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 2013 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X cubic meters, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

In value terms, fibreboard exports fell modestly to $X in 2022. The total export value 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Germany (X cubic meters), Poland (X cubic meters), Belgium (X cubic meters), the Netherlands (X cubic meters), France (X cubic meters) and Spain (X cubic meters), together amounting to X% of total export. It was distantly followed by Ireland (X cubic meters), achieving a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Germany was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Poland (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per cubic meter, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Germany ($X per cubic meter), while the Netherlands ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Fibreboard Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, fibreboard imports in the European Union rose slightly to X cubic meters, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, imports showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, fibreboard imports amounted to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated moderate growth 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 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid 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 expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X cubic meters), the Netherlands (X cubic meters), France (X cubic meters), Denmark (X cubic meters), Germany (X cubic meters), Spain (X cubic meters), Italy (X cubic meters) and Poland (X cubic meters) represented the major importer of fibreboard in the European Union, making up X% of total import. The following importers - Sweden (X cubic meters), the Czech Republic (X cubic meters), Portugal (X cubic meters), Lithuania (X cubic meters) and Romania (X cubic meters) - each recorded a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Denmark (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports. The Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Romania, Portugal, Lithuania, Denmark and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Lithuania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 cubic meter in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per cubic meter), while Denmark ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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