Folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard market in Estonia, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The market for folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard in Estonia showed significant variation from 2018 to 2024. Starting at $13.4 million in 2018, it declined to $11.9 million the following year before recovering to $14.1 million in 2020. A period of strong growth followed, with the market value reaching $17.8 million in 2021 and peaking at $19.0 million in 2022. After a contraction to $16.9 million in 2023, the market rebounded to surpass $20.2 million in 2024.

The market's expansion in 2024 occurred alongside Estonia securing the highest export price for this product among leading global suppliers, at $3,332 per ton. This premium pricing reflects the specialized quality of Estonian non-corrugated cartons and contributed to the increased overall market value during that year.

Domestic production followed a similar volatile pattern, peaking at $17.8 million in 2022 before moderating, while imports grew substantially from $10.4 million in 2020 to $16.4 million in 2024, indicating a rising supply of foreign products to the Estonian market over the latter part of the period.

Production folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard in Estonia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Estonia's production of folding cartons, boxes and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard has grown for the second year in a row. In 2021, output reached 17 494 thousand US dollars, representing a 6.3% increase over the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 26.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.2%. The lowest production value was recorded in 2019 at 13 237 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 4.3%. In contrast, 2020 experienced the most significant increase at 24.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Estonia's production volume of folding cartons, boxes and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 7 069 tonnes, marking a 1.5% rise compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 18.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.9%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 5 666 tonnes, which also saw the biggest drop of 4.8%. The largest increase occurred in 2020, with a 22.9% jump.

Annual dynamics of production in Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard from Estonia

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Estonia's export volume of folding cartons, boxes and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard was 5 130 tonnes, showing a modest 5.0% decrease from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 3.4%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 1.2%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 5 034 tonnes, which also recorded the largest decline of 5.3%. The highest volume was in 2020 at 5 401 tonnes, with the biggest increase of 7.3% that year.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Finland, Sweden, and Iceland were the primary destinations for Estonia's exports of folding cartons, boxes and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard. Finland accounted for 32.2% of exports in kind, Sweden for 29.2%, and Iceland for 13.6%. Together, these three countries made up 75.1% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Estonia's exports of folding cartons, boxes and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard have risen for the second year in a row. In 2021, export value reached 13 424 thousand US dollars, up 4.9% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports increased by 9.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.0%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 11 712 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 4.6%. The biggest increase was in 2020, with a 9.2% rise.

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

From 2018 to 2021, three key markets—Finland, Sweden, and Iceland—collectively absorbed 73.4% of the total export value for Estonia's folding cartons, boxes and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard.

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

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

Imports folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard to Estonia

Imports in kind, t

The import market for folding cartons, boxes and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard in Estonia showed an unstable trend over the period. In 2021, imports amounted to 6 245 tonnes, surging by 86.5% compared to the previous year. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 3 333 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 7.9%. The difference between the peak and trough from 2019 to 2021 was 1.9 times.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Lithuania, Latvia, and Finland were the largest suppliers of folding cartons, boxes and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard to Estonia. Lithuania contributed 31.3% of imports in kind, Latvia 21.0%, and Finland 16.3%. Together, these three countries accounted for 68.6% of total imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Estonia's imports of folding cartons, boxes and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 13 758 thousand US dollars, marking a dramatic 32.0% rise from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 16%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.1%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 10 351 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 12.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Lithuania, Latvia, and Finland led as the top suppliers of folding cartons, boxes and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard to Estonia in value terms. Lithuania accounted for 27.4% of imports, Latvia for 23.1%, and Finland for 14.9%. Their combined share reached 65.3% of total import value.

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

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