U.S.: Paperboard Market 2024

Paperboard Market Size in the U.S.

In 2023, after three years of growth, there was decline in the U.S. paperboard market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2013 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Paperboard consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Paperboard Production in the U.S.

In value terms, paperboard production shrank to $X in 2023. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2013 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2022, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

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Paperboard Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2023, the amount of paperboard exported from the United States shrank to X tons, falling by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paperboard exports shrank sharply to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons), Canada (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of paperboard exports from the United States, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for paperboard exported from the United States were Canada ($X), Mexico ($X) and China ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Canada, 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 leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average paperboard export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paperboard Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2023, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of paperboard, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2013 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2022, and then declined notably in the following year.

In value terms, paperboard imports dropped significantly to $X in 2023. In general, total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2013 to 2023: 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 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of paperboard to the United States, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, paperboard imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sweden (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Finland (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Canada amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (X% per year) and Finland (X% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paperboard to the United States, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Finland, with an X% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Canada stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (X% per year) and Finland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average paperboard import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

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

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform