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Corrugated Paper Price in India - 2023

Corrugated Paper Price in India (FOB) - 2022

The average corrugated paper export price stood at $1,649 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -14.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 113%. The export price peaked at $1,924 per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

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 Benin ($2,171 per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($1,050 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 Djibouti (+27.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Corrugated Paper Price in India (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average corrugated paper import price amounted to $790 per ton, surging by 4.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 26%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $1,642 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Japan ($1,975 per ton), while the price for Thailand ($653 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Corrugated Paper Exports in India

For the third year in a row, India recorded decline in overseas shipments of corrugated paper and paperboard, which decreased by -14.3% to 320 tons in 2022. In general, exports showed a sharp decline.

In value terms, corrugated paper exports declined dramatically to $528K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a sharp shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 14%.

Export of Corrugated Paper in India (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United Arab Emirates	319	455	504	376	5.6%
Australia	175	4.7	2.5	14.3	-56.6%
China	N/A	16.2	16.6	12.4	-12.5%
Guinea-Bissau	72.5	17.1	11.7	11.5	-45.9%
Benin	41.0	28.4	10.4	11.1	-35.3%
Gambia	69.4	14.2	8.0	9.8	-47.9%
Senegal	56.3	9.5	7.3	7.8	-48.3%
Cote d'Ivoire	48.8	0.1	9.7	7.3	-46.9%
Ethiopia	54.9	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Others	280	82.5	148	77.5	-34.8%
Total	1,117	628	718	528	-22.1%

Top Export Markets for Corrugated Paper from India in 2022:

United Arab Emirates (274.7 tons)
China (11.8 tons)
Benin (5.1 tons)
Guinea-Bissau (3.3 tons)
Australia (3.1 tons)
Gambia (3.1 tons)
Senegal (2.8 tons)
Cote d'Ivoire (2.8 tons)

Corrugated Paper Imports in India

In 2022, supplies from abroad of corrugated paper and paperboard was finally on the rise to reach 320 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback.

In value terms, corrugated paper imports skyrocketed to $253K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic curtailment.

Import of Corrugated Paper in India (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Thailand	444	190	83.9	177	-26.4%
China	32.9	82.5	8.3	27.5	-5.8%
Japan	25.9	59.2	3.6	18.5	-10.6%
United States	4.9	3.8	5.4	11.5	32.9%
Others	35.2	29.7	14.0	17.7	-20.5%
Total	543	365	115	253	-22.5%

Top Suppliers of Corrugated Paper to India in 2022:

Thailand (271.7 tons)
China (21.3 tons)
Japan (9.4 tons)
United States (8.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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Prodcom 17211100 - Corrugated paper and paperboard in rolls or sheets

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India

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023