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

Earlier Report Observations

The market for folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard in Greece saw substantial expansion between 2018 and 2024, with its volume growing from 75.1 thousand tons to 126.6 thousand tons. This represents an overall increase of more than 68%, despite some annual fluctuations along the way.

A period of particularly rapid growth occurred from 2021 to 2022, when the market size surged by over 58% in just two years, reaching a peak of 135.5 thousand tons. This was followed by an 8% contraction in 2023, before the market stabilized and recorded slight growth in 2024, ending the period at 126.6 thousand tons.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two consecutive years of decline, Greece's production of folding cartons, boxes and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard has rebounded. In 2019, output reached its lowest point at 99.8 million US dollars, marking a 5.1% decrease. However, by 2020, production had recovered to 106.0 million US dollars, representing a 6.3% increase compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in Greece in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Greece's production of folding cartons, boxes and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard showed a modest recovery in 2020. After hitting a low of 63,284 tonnes in 2019, which was a 2.7% decline, output rose to 65,658 tonnes in 2020, reflecting a 3.7% increase year-over-year.

Annual dynamics of production in Greece in kind, 2017-2020, t

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

Exports in kind, t

Following two years of contraction, Greece's exports of folding cartons, boxes and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard have turned positive. Exports fell to their lowest level in 2019 at 6,774 tonnes, after a sharp 37.9% drop in 2018. However, in 2020, exports rebounded significantly to 7,979 tonnes, up 17.8% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports declined by 30.1% overall, averaging an annual decrease of 11.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Greece in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Greece's exports of folding cartons, boxes and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard were distributed across numerous markets. The top three destinations—Bulgaria (14.0% of exports), Lithuania (11.4%), and Albania (7.6%)—collectively accounted for just 33.0% of total export volumes, indicating a highly diversified market structure.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Greece in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Greece's export value of folding cartons, boxes and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard has grown for the second year in a row. After reaching a low of 19,135 thousand US dollars in 2018, which represented a 12.1% decline, exports rose to 23,834 thousand US dollars in 2020, up 13.5% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 9.5% overall, with an average annual growth rate of 3.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Greece in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Lithuania (20.4% of export value), Poland (8.9%), and Czechia (7.6%) were key buyers of folding cartons, boxes and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard from Greece. However, their combined share amounted to only 36.9% of total export value, with the remaining 63.1% spread across a wide range of other trading partners.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Greece in value, 2017-2020

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

Imports in kind, t

Greece's imports of folding cartons, boxes and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 19,110 tonnes, up 9.3% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 26.5%, averaging an annual increase of 8.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Greece in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, no single country dominated Greece's imports of folding cartons, boxes and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard. The top three suppliers—India (18.4% of import volume), Germany (11.3%), and Serbia (10.0%)—together accounted for 39.6% of total imports, with the rest distributed among many smaller partners, each holding modest individual shares.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Greece in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Greece's import value of folding cartons, boxes and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard has risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 54,720 thousand US dollars, marking an 11.6% increase year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports surged by 38.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Greece in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany (19.5% of import value), Austria (17.6%), and Serbia (14.1%) formed the core group of suppliers for Greece's imports of folding cartons, boxes and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard. Together, they represented 51.2% of total import value, while the remainder was spread across numerous other partners.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Greece in value, 2017-2020