Ireland: Non-Corrugated Paper Box Market 2024

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Market Size in Ireland

The Irish non-corrugated paper box market surged to $X in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption posted a significant increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Production in Ireland

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated measured 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, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, exports of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard from Ireland skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for non-corrugated paper box exports from Ireland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, non-corrugated paper box exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), more than tenfold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average non-corrugated paper box export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Imports

Imports into Ireland

Non-corrugated paper box imports into Ireland expanded to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated resilient 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The UK (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-corrugated paper box imports to Ireland, together accounting for X% of total imports. Belgium, China, Germany and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the UK ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Sweden ($X) appeared to be the largest non-corrugated paper box suppliers to Ireland, together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

In 2022, the average non-corrugated paper box import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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