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Corrugated paper and paperboard market in Portugal

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2022, production of corrugated paper and paperboard in Portugal increased from 395 тыс. т to 497 тыс. т. This growth was primarily driven by sustained demand for cardboard packaging during the COVID-19 pandemic, which expanded the graphics and paper packaging sector. By 2022, the Portuguese paper processing industry had grown by 54% since 2018, directly increasing output volumes.

In 2023, production fell to 228 тыс. т, reducing the market volume to 233 тыс. т. During this period, the European Commission's proposed revision of EU packaging waste legislation excluded cardboard from reuse targets, while global factors such as active paper packaging production in Brazil supported by external demand indicated ongoing international trade influences on the market.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Portugal
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2023, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production corrugated paper and paperboard in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Corrugated paper and paperboard production in Portugal increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 190.0 million US dollars, marking an 8.9% year-over-year rise. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 168.6 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 10.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Portugal in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.9%)	3.5%	8.9%	0.1%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Corrugated paper and paperboard production in Portugal increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, Portugal produced 447.3 thousand tonnes, reflecting a 6.0% uptick compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production grew by 13.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.3%	2.5%	6.0%	4.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports corrugated paper and paperboard from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. In 2020, Portugal's corrugated paper and paperboard export volume hit a low of 2 352 tonnes, with the largest decline of 16.7% recorded in 2019. By 2021, export volume surged to 4 310 tonnes, an intense 83.2% increase from the prior year, showing a 1.8-fold fluctuation between the 2020 low and 2021 high.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(16.7%)	(16.0%)	83.2%	8.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, Morocco, and the United Kingdom remained the leading destinations for exports in kind. Spain accounted for 55.6% of exports, Morocco for 21.2%, and the United Kingdom for 10.6%, combining for 87.3% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. In 2020, export value reached a low of 1 981 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 41.1% recorded that year. By 2021, corrugated paper and paperboard deliveries from Portugal tallied 8 007 thousand US dollars, a 304.3% increase from a year earlier, showing a fourfold variation between the 2020 low and 2021 high.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.5%	(41.1%)	304.3%	33.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Morocco formed the main cluster of markets for exports in value terms. Spain accounted for 45.3% of exports, the United Kingdom for 20.1%, and Morocco for 17.6%, together representing 83.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports corrugated paper and paperboard to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year drop, Portugal's corrugated paper and paperboard imports increased. In 2020, imports hit a low of 4 031 tonnes, with the largest decline of 63.7% recorded that year. By 2021, Portugal imported approximately 5 580 tonnes, showing a steep advance of 38.4% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 62.5%, equating to a 27.9% annualized rate.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(25.4%)	(63.7%)	38.4%	(27.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018 to 2021, France and Spain were the core markets for imports in kind, jointly accounting for 95.1% of total flows, while other destinations had comparatively modest shares.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year drop, corrugated paper and paperboard deliveries to Portugal increased. In 2020, imports reached a low of 2 724 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 60.0% recorded that year. By 2021, imports climbed to 4 602 thousand US dollars, which is 69.0% greater compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 52%, equating to a 21.7% annualized rate.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(29.0%)	(60.0%)	69.0%	(21.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Spain and France together accounted for 91.6% of total imports in value terms, with other countries forming a diversified but less significant tail.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io