Global Corrugated Paper Market Report 2024 - Prices, Size, Forecast, and Companies

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The global corrugated paper market rose slightly to $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the global market failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, corrugated paper production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, global production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2023, the amount of corrugated paper and paperboard exported worldwide declined to X tons, with a decrease of X% on 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. 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 tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the global exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, corrugated paper exports reduced notably to $X in 2023. In general, total exports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at $X in 2022, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In 2023, Germany (X tons) and the United States (X tons) represented the main exporters of corrugated paper and paperboardin the world, together achieving X% of total exports. The Czech Republic (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Poland (X tons) and France (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Denmark (X tons), Spain (X tons), Belgium (X tons), China (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), the UK (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Croatia (X tons) - each recorded a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, together comprising X% of global exports. Poland, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, the UK, China, Austria, Croatia, Spain, Belgium and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Denmark, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2023, the average corrugated paper export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2022, and then declined in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2023, approx. X tons of corrugated paper and paperboard were imported worldwide; with a decrease of X% against the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, corrugated paper imports dropped to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

The countries with the highest levels of corrugated paper imports in 2023 were Poland (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Canada (X tons), together finishing at X% of total import. It was followed by the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Austria (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Hungary (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total imports. Slovakia (X tons), France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Ireland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest corrugated paper importing markets worldwide were Mexico ($X), Canada ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of global imports. Poland, Austria, Belgium, France, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Germany, Slovakia and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average corrugated paper import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Global import price peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ireland (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global corrugated paper market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

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The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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