Packing containers of paper or paperboard market in Hungary

Earlier Report Observations

The market for paper and paperboard packing containers in Hungary expanded significantly from 2018 to 2020, with volume growing from 9 716 t to 17 714 t. This growth was initially supported by rising demand for environmentally friendly packaging, particularly in food delivery services. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 accelerated the shift to online shopping and home delivery, sharply increasing the need for packing boxes. New packaging design trends that emphasized aesthetics alongside functionality, as well as a growing focus on sustainability and recycled materials, further stimulated the market.

In the following years, trade dynamics reflected continued market evolution. The growth in e-commerce and food delivery services sustained demand for corrugated cardboard boxes, with imports responding to these needs. Consumer preference for aesthetic, customized packaging and the use of recycled materials remained important drivers, shaping the market's development towards more sustainable and innovative solutions.

Production packing containers of paper or paperboard in Hungary

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2020, Hungary's production of paper or paperboard packing containers reached a value of 26 793 thousand US dollars, marking a significant increase of 40.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, production grew by 39.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 19 086 thousand US dollars, which saw a slight decline of 0.3%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2020, Hungary produced 9 680 tonnes of paper or paperboard packing containers, representing a 21.5% increase from the prior year. Between 2018 and 2020, production rose by 16.2%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 5.1%. The lowest production level was in 2019 at 7 968 tonnes, which experienced a decline of 4.3%.

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

Exports packing containers of paper or paperboard from Hungary

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Hungary's exports of paper or paperboard packing containers totaled 1 251 tonnes, up by 3.7% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 58.6%, with an average annual decline of 25.5%. The lowest export volume was in 2020 at 1 206 tonnes, which saw a sharp drop of 63.2%. In contrast, the highest export volume was in 2019 at 3 280 tonnes, with an increase of 8.5% that year.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the main destinations for Hungary's exports of paper or paperboard packing containers in kind were Romania, accounting for 26.5% of exports, Serbia with 18.8%, and Slovakia at 13.9%. Together, these three countries represented 59.2% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Hungary's export value of paper or paperboard packing containers amounted to 4 739 thousand US dollars, showing a strong increase of 31.2% compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 3 613 thousand US dollars, which experienced a decline of 51.4%. The highest value was in 2019 at 7 429 thousand US dollars, with a notable increase of 57.9% that year.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the primary markets for Hungary's exports of paper or paperboard packing containers in value terms were Germany, representing 32.9% of exports, Serbia with 17.4%, and Ukraine at 9.5%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 59.8% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports packing containers of paper or paperboard to Hungary

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Hungary's imports of paper or paperboard packing containers declined in 2021, totaling 5 631 tonnes, which corresponds to a 39.1% decrease compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 27.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.5%. The highest import volume was in 2020 at 9 240 tonnes, following a significant increase of 67.7% in 2019.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, the key sources for Hungary's imports of paper or paperboard packing containers in kind were Germany, accounting for 43.0% of imports, Sweden with 23.5%, and Poland at 8.5%. Together, these three countries made up 75.1% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Hungary's import value of paper or paperboard packing containers increased for the third consecutive year in 2021, reaching a total of 14 400 thousand US dollars, which marks a strong gain of 14.4% over the past year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 31.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the main suppliers of paper or paperboard packing containers to Hungary in value terms were Germany, representing 40.0% of imports, Sweden with 10.1%, and Poland at 9.8%. Jointly, these three countries formed 59.9% of total imports in value terms.

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

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