Portugal: Non-Corrugated Paper Box Market 2024

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Market Size in Portugal

For the fourth consecutive year, the Portuguese non-corrugated paper box market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a notable expansion 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, consumption increased by X% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Production in Portugal

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output 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 in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Non-corrugated paper box production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2022, overseas shipments of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box exports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a noticeable increase 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for non-corrugated paper box exports from Portugal, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, non-corrugated paper box exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), threefold. The Netherlands (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 Spain was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for non-corrugated paper box exported from Portugal were Spain ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Morocco, Italy, Angola and Malta lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Malta, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-corrugated paper box export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2022, approx. X tons of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard were imported into Portugal; standing approx. at the year before. In general, imports, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box imports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest non-corrugated paper box supplier to Portugal, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, non-corrugated paper box imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard to Portugal, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average non-corrugated paper box import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained 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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($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 a decline.

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