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

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard in Lithuania measured in physical terms showed significant volatility from 2018 to 2024. After steady growth from 33.6 thousand t in 2018 to a peak of 48.2 thousand t in 2020, the market contracted sharply in 2021 to 30.3 thousand t. In the following years, the market continued to decline, reaching 24.7 thousand t in 2024, which is well below the pre-pandemic level.

Domestic production broadly followed the market volume, also peaking at 42.7 thousand t in 2020 before a steep drop. Imports, which constituted a substantial share of supply, began to decline from 2021 onward, further reducing total availability. Exports of Lithuanian products experienced an even more pronounced contraction, particularly evident in 2023.

In value terms, the market presented a different picture: the market size in US dollars grew from 66.8 million $ in 2018 to a high of 89.3 million $ in 2022, despite falling physical volumes, suggesting an increase in average prices or a shift toward higher-value products. After the 2022 peak, the market value also began to decline.

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

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Lithuania's production of folding cartons, boxes and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, output reached 66 322 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 13.0% increase compared to 2020. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 37.6%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 11.2%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Following two years of growth, production of folding cartons, boxes and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard in Lithuania saw a decline. In 2021, Lithuania produced 24 358 tonnes, representing a sharp drop of 42.9% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production decreased by 18.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.6%. The peak was recorded in 2020 at 42 685 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 27.5%.

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

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

Exports in kind, t

After two years of expansion, exports of folding cartons, boxes and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard from Lithuania decreased. In 2021, exports totaled 14 514 tonnes, down 6.3% year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 16.4%, averaging an annual rate of 5.2%. The highest level was in 2020 at 15 497 tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2019 at 13.2%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Russia, Sweden, and Belarus were the primary destinations for Lithuania's exports of folding cartons, boxes and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard. Russia accounted for 23.4% of exports in kind, Sweden for 15.5%, and Belarus for 15.3%, together making up 54.1% of total exports.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Following two years of growth, the value of Lithuania's exports of folding cartons, boxes and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard declined. In 2021, exports amounted to 42 054 thousand US dollars, a decrease of 9.8% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports increased by 10.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.5%. The peak was in 2020 at 46 640 thousand US dollars, and the largest annual increase was in 2019 at 13.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, no single market dominated Lithuania's exports of folding cartons, boxes and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard in value terms. Russia held 22.6% of export value, Sweden 13.8%, and Belarus 12.0%, together accounting for 48.4% of total exports. Many smaller partners each contributed modest individual shares.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, imports of folding cartons, boxes and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard into Lithuania declined. In 2021, imports stood at 20 415 tonnes, down 2.7% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 26%, averaging an annual growth rate of 8.0%. The highest level was recorded in 2020 at 20 986 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 19.2%.

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

During 2018-2021, Germany, Poland, and the Netherlands were the main sources for Lithuania's imports of folding cartons, boxes and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard in kind. Germany accounted for 37.6% of imports, Poland for 31.6%, and the Netherlands for 4.7%, together making up 73.9% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of imports of folding cartons, boxes and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard into Lithuania rose for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 53 660 thousand US dollars, remaining nearly unchanged from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 5%, with an average annual decline of 1.7%. The lowest point was in 2019 at 52 628 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual decrease of 6.8%. The largest annual increase occurred in 2020 at 1.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Poland, and Greece formed the core group of markets for Lithuania's imports of folding cartons, boxes and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard in value terms. Germany accounted for 36.4% of import value, Poland for 20.5%, and Greece for 7.8%, together representing 64.7% of total import flows.

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

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