Europe: Corrugated Paper Box Market 2024

Corrugated Paper Box Market Size in Europe

The Europe corrugated paper box market expanded significantly to $X in 2022, increasing by 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. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Corrugated Paper Box Production in Europe

In value terms, corrugated paper box production rose remarkably 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. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Corrugated Paper Box Exports

Exports in Europe

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Total exports indicated a measured 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, exports increased by X% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, corrugated paper box exports declined slightly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a strong 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 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons), Italy (X tons), Austria (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. France (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Hungary (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Romania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest corrugated paper box supplier in Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Germany amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Poland (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Corrugated Paper Box Imports

Imports in Europe

For the eleventh year in a row, Europe recorded growth in purchases abroad of cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Total imports indicated a resilient expansion 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 increased by X% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, corrugated paper box imports amounted to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a prominent 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, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands was the main importer of cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard in Europe, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Germany (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by France (X%) and Belgium (X%). The following importers - the UK (X tons), Switzerland (X tons), Poland (X tons), Sweden (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Poland (X%), Sweden (X%), Slovakia (X%), Belgium (X%), the UK (X%), Hungary (X%), Germany (X%), Austria (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), France (X%), Switzerland (X%) and Denmark (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. The Netherlands (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Switzerland, Germany and France saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports. Belgium, the UK, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Sweden, Slovakia, Poland, Austria and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Sweden, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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