France: Non-Corrugated Paper Box Market 2024

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Market Size in France

The French non-corrugated paper box market rose markedly to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Production in France

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Exports

Exports from France

For the third year in a row, France recorded growth in overseas shipments of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box exports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. The total export 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for non-corrugated paper box exports from France, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, non-corrugated paper box exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), threefold. Switzerland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (X% per year) and Switzerland (X% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard exports from France, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belgium totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (X% per year) and Switzerland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-corrugated paper box export price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Algeria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X 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 the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, overseas purchases of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, total imports indicated a modest 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, imports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-corrugated paper box imports to France, together accounting for X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest non-corrugated paper box suppliers to France, with a combined X% share of total imports. Belgium, China, Poland, the Netherlands and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, 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

In 2022, the average non-corrugated paper box import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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