Europe: Fibreboard Market 2023

Fibreboard Market Size in Europe

In 2021, the Europe fibreboard market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Fibreboard Production in Europe

In value terms, fibreboard production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Fibreboard Exports

Exports in Europe

For the tenth consecutive year, Europe recorded growth in overseas shipments of fibreboard, which increased by 13% to X cubic meters in 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern 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, fibreboard exports surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X cubic meters), distantly followed by Poland (X cubic meters), Russia (X cubic meters), the Netherlands (X cubic meters), Belgium (X cubic meters), Belarus (X cubic meters), France (X cubic meters), Spain (X cubic meters) and Austria (X cubic meters) were the largest exporters of fibreboard, together achieving 77% of total exports. Romania (X cubic meters), Ireland (X cubic meters), Portugal (X cubic meters) and Italy (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Belarus (with a CAGR of +26.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest fibreboard supplier in Europe, comprising 26% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Germany amounted to +1.3%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+7.0% per year) and Belgium (+3.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, jumping by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per cubic meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per cubic meter), while the Netherlands ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+5.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fibreboard Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2021, fibreboard imports in Europe rose sharply to X cubic meters, with an increase of 14% compared with 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fibreboard imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the twelve major importers of fibreboard, namely the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, the UK, Poland, France, Italy, Russia, Denmark, Ukraine, Austria and Spain, represented more than two-thirds of total import. Sweden (X cubic meters) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +14.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and France ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 28% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Italy, Russia, Austria, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 44%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of +12.8%, 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 Europe stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, growing by 16% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was France ($X per cubic meter), while the Netherlands ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+3.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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