Italy: Corrugated Paper Market 2024

Corrugated Paper Market Size in Italy

The Italian corrugated paper market skyrocketed 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; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Corrugated paper consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Corrugated Paper Production in Italy

In value terms, corrugated paper production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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Corrugated Paper Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, overseas shipments of corrugated paper and paperboard decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, corrugated paper exports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons), France (X tons) and Croatia (X tons) were the main destinations of corrugated paper exports from Italy, with a combined X% share of total exports. Greece, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Egypt, North Macedonia, Israel, Hungary, Poland and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) remains the key foreign market for corrugated paper and paperboard exports from Italy, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovenia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Russia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average corrugated paper export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

Corrugated Paper Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, overseas purchases of corrugated paper and paperboard increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, imports saw a strong expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, corrugated paper imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a buoyant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Croatia (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of corrugated paper imports to Italy, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Croatia ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest corrugated paper suppliers to Italy, together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Croatia, 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

The average corrugated paper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton 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 supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Slovenia ($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 UK (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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