Ukraine: Corrugated Paper Box Market 2024

Corrugated Paper Box Market Size in Ukraine

In 2022, the Ukrainian corrugated paper box market increased by X% to $X, rising for the sixth year in a row after four years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Corrugated paper box consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Corrugated Paper Box Production in Ukraine

In value terms, corrugated paper box production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Corrugated paper box production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Corrugated Paper Box Exports

Exports from Ukraine

In 2022, shipments abroad of cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, exports showed a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, corrugated paper box exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Moldova (X tons) was the main destination for corrugated paper box exports from Ukraine, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, corrugated paper box exports to Moldova exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Moldova totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

In value terms, Moldova ($X) remains the key foreign market for cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard exports from Ukraine, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with an X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average corrugated paper box export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, corrugated paper box export price increased by X% against 2016 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 Latvia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Corrugated Paper Box Imports

Imports into Ukraine

In 2022, approx. X tons of cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard were imported into Ukraine; with a decrease of X% against 2021 figures. In general, total imports indicated a slight 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 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, corrugated paper box imports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a perceptible 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, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of corrugated paper box imports to Ukraine, together accounting for X% of total imports. Romania, Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, China, Turkey and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Austria ($X), Poland ($X) and Hungary ($X) constituted the largest corrugated paper box suppliers to Ukraine, together comprising X% of total imports. Romania, China, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Romania, 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 corrugated paper box import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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