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

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for folding cartons in Romania declined from 129.4 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 96.3 thousand tonnes in 2020, while the market value rose slightly to 184.5 million USD in 2019 before falling to 177.7 million USD in 2020. This contraction in volume coincided with limited domestic production of recycled paper from only three major mills, which affected raw material availability. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 boosted demand for folding cartons due to a surge in home deliveries, but rising raw material and transport costs exerted upward pressure on prices and contributed to the volume drop.

In the subsequent period, e-commerce growth continued to drive demand, with companies investing in printing and personalization technologies to meet branding needs. The entry of new investors and the consolidation of players like Intervest Grup and Biopack emphasized quality and customized services. Sustainability regulations and consumer preferences for recyclable packaging influenced production processes, while global supply chain disruptions and raw material price increases in 2022 affected costs and market dynamics.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Romania's production of folding cartons, boxes, and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard reached a value of 104.7 million US dollars, marking an 8.5% increase compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 16%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 5.1%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 4.3%, while the most significant increase was in 2018, at 11.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Romania's production of folding cartons, boxes, and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 85.0 thousand tonnes, showing a slight decrease of 1.2% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 43.4%, equating to an annualized decline of 17.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Romania in kind, 2017-2020, K t

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

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Romania's exports of folding cartons, boxes, and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard totaled 24,774 tonnes, representing a 21.7% increase year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 49.4%, with an annualized growth rate of 14.3%. The largest decline was in 2019, at 6.0%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2018, with a jump of 30.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Romania exported folding cartons, boxes, and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard to numerous countries. Even the top destinations—France, Poland, and Germany—combined accounted for only 44.3% of total exports in volume terms.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Romania's cross-border shipments of folding cartons, boxes, and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard reached 44.2 million US dollars, reflecting a robust 11.4% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 31.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 1.8%, while the most significant increase was in 2018, at 20.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Romania's exports of folding cartons, boxes, and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard in value terms were not highly concentrated. The top three destinations—France (14.4% of export value), Poland (11.8%), and Bulgaria (10.9%)—together represented only 37.0% of total export flows.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Romania's imports of folding cartons, boxes, and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard stood at 36,028 tonnes, equivalent to a 6.3% decrease year-over-year. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018, at 33,663 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019, at 38,436 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with an 8.5% drop, and the biggest increase was in 2019, at 14.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (23.3% of import volume), Poland (20.2%), and Austria (12.5%) led the structure of Romania's imports in kind, together accounting for 56.0% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After two consecutive years of growth, Romania's imports of folding cartons, boxes, and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard declined in 2020, amounting to 117.1 million US dollars, down 8.2% compared to 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2019, at 127.6 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 6.8%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany (24.3% of import value), Poland (22.8%), and Austria (15.1%) remained the key sources for Romania's imports in value terms, together capturing 62.1% of total flows.

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

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