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World - Paper and Paperboard (Creped, Crinkled, Embossed or Perforated) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Global Paper And Paperboard Market 2024

Paper And Paperboard Market Size

In 2023, the global paper and paperboard market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. In general, consumption saw a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the global market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Paper And Paperboard Production

In value terms, paper and paperboard production expanded slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Global production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Paper And Paperboard Exports

Exports

In 2023, overseas shipments of paper and paperboard (creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the seventh consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper and paperboard exports fell to $X in 2023. In general, exports continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The global exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Switzerland (X tons), distantly followed by France (X tons), China (X tons), Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) represented the main exporters of paper and paperboard (creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated), together creating X% of total exports. The following exporters - Kuwait (X tons), South Korea (X tons), India (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and North Macedonia (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest paper and paperboard supplying countries worldwide were Switzerland ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined X% share of global exports. China, the UK, Germany, the United States, Taiwan (Chinese), Sweden, South Korea, India, Kuwait and North Macedonia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average paper and paperboard export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price 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. Based on 2023 figures, paper and paperboard export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while Kuwait ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Paper And Paperboard Imports

Imports

In 2023, global paper and paperboard imports fell to X tons, which is down by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of global imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper and paperboard imports dropped to $X in 2023. In general, imports recorded a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of global imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of paper and paperboard (creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated), namely Italy, Cambodia and Singapore, represented more than X% of total import. It was followed by Canada (X tons), comprising a X% share of total imports. Germany (X tons), China (X tons), India (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Mexico (X tons), the United States (X tons), the UK (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, Italy ($X), Canada ($X) and Singapore ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together comprising X% of global imports. Germany, China, the United States, the UK, India, Mexico, Turkey, Cambodia, Poland and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Cambodia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average paper and paperboard import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. Global import price peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while Cambodia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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Product coverage:

Prodcom 17127200 - Paper and paperboard, creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated
Prodcom 171200Z0 - Creped or crinkled sack kraft paper in rolls or sheets, paper and paperboard, creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated
Prodcom 17124180 - Creped or crinkled sack kraft paper, creped or crinkled, in rolls or sheets

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

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Global market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Global production, split by region and country
Global trade (exports and imports)
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
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, By Country, 2018–2023
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
19. Production, By Country, 2023
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
32. Export Prices, 2012–2023