Folding paperboard boxes market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The Italian market for folding paperboard boxes, measured in physical volume, grew to a peak of 1.3 million tons in 2021 before entering a sustained contraction, falling to 956 thousand tons by 2024. In contrast, the market's value in US dollars continued to expand until 2023, reaching nearly $3 billion, which suggests an underlying shift towards higher-value products or increased prices during this period.

Domestic production mirrored the volume trend, declining from 1.3 million tons in 2021 to 944 thousand tons in 2024. International trade flows showed considerable variation, with import value rising to $511 million in 2023 and export value reaching a high of $508 million in 2022 before both receded in 2024.

Production folding paperboard boxes in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2019, Italy's production of folding paperboard boxes was valued at 2 233 million US dollars, remaining virtually unchanged from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2019, production decreased by 3.6%, which translates to an annualized decline of 1.2%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2019, Italy produced 1 172 thousand tonnes of folding paperboard boxes, showing broad stability compared to 2018. Between 2017 and 2019, production increased by 3.3%, equivalent to an annual growth rate of 1.1%.

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

Exports folding paperboard boxes from Italy

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Italy exported 108.9 thousand tonnes of folding paperboard boxes, marking a modest contraction of 3.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 4.1%, with an annualized decline of 1.4%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 0.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Germany, and Switzerland were the principal destinations for Italy's exports of folding paperboard boxes in volume terms. France accounted for 34.8% of exports, Germany for 11.2%, and Switzerland for 10.1%, collectively representing 56.1% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Italy's exports of folding paperboard boxes declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, totaling 372.0 million US dollars, which reflects a moderate decline of 5.5% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 3.2%, with an annual growth rate of 1.1%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 400.7 million US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 11.1%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, France, Germany, and Switzerland formed the key group of partners for Italy's exports of folding paperboard boxes in value terms. France represented 37.5% of exports, Germany 10.8%, and Switzerland 9.6%, together accounting for 57.9% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports folding paperboard boxes to Italy

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Italy's imports of folding paperboard boxes amounted to 84.1 thousand tonnes, which is 18.9% lower than in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 2.4%, with an annualized growth rate of 0.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 78.6 thousand tonnes, while the maximum was in 2019 at 103.7 thousand tonnes, with the largest increase that year at 32.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Spain, and France remained the key partners for Italy's imports of folding paperboard boxes in volume terms. Germany accounted for 36.5% of imports, Spain for 12.3%, and France for 10.7%, collectively representing 59.6% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Italy's imports of folding paperboard boxes totaled 264.0 million US dollars, down by 35.2% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 14.1%, equating to an annualized decline of 5.0%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 407.4 million US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 36.3%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany, Spain, and China remained the key partners for Italy's imports of folding paperboard boxes in value terms. Germany represented 34.1% of imports, Spain 10.7%, and China 9.9%, together accounting for 54.7% of total import flows.

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

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