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

Earlier Report Observations

The market for folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard in Ireland experienced significant shifts between 2018 and 2024. Market size, measured in value, remained relatively stable in 2018 and 2019, hovering near 180 million US dollars. A sharp contraction followed, with the market falling to 139.0 million US dollars in 2021, before a partial recovery to 162.0 million in 2022. The most pronounced decline occurred in the final two years, culminating in a market size of 62.9 million US dollars in 2024.

This trajectory was shaped by the underlying trade and production dynamics. Domestic production value peaked at 83.4 million US dollars in 2022 but then halved by 2024. While import values fluctuated, export values demonstrated consistent and substantial growth, rising from 11.0 million US dollars in 2018 to 119.2 million in 2024. The increasing export activity was a key element reducing the net material available for domestic consumption, contributing to the overall market contraction.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Ireland's production of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard declined after two years of growth. In 2020, output was valued at 61 739 thousand US dollars, marking a 7.0% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 5.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 66 392 thousand US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 9.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Ireland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Production reached its lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Ireland produced 24 235 tonnes of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard, which is 10.9% lower than in 2019. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 27 204 tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 120.6%.

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

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

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Ireland's exports of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard totalled 2.5 thousand tonnes, representing a 23.6% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 13.7%, equating to an average annual rate of 4.4%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 2.0 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest annual decline of 12.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom (64.0% of exports in volume), Germany (10.1%), and the Netherlands (4.9%) formed the core group of markets for Ireland's exports, together accounting for 79.0% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Ireland's exports of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 23.2 million US dollars, representing a 47.4% year-over-year advance. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports surged by 246.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 51.3%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, the United Kingdom (49.6% of exports in value), Germany (11.3%), and Italy (6.7%) played the leading roles in Ireland's exports, jointly accounting for 67.6% of total flows.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, K t

The import market exhibited volatility over the observed period. The lowest volume was recorded in 2017, while the highest was in 2019, reflecting a 4.7-fold gap. In 2020, Ireland imported approximately 340.4 thousand tonnes of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard, which is 1.3% less than in 2019. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 345.1 thousand tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 321.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom dominated Ireland's imports in volume, accounting for 77.7% of total flows, with a fragmented tail of other markets.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Ireland's imports of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports came to 137.8 million US dollars, showing a 6.0% rise compared with 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 26.9%, equating to an average annual rate of 8.3%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, the United Kingdom (35.4% of imports in value), the Netherlands (21.5%), and Sweden (18.5%) formed the core group of markets for Ireland's imports, together representing 75.4% of total flows.

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

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