How
Corrugated Box Market Is Positioned in Europe?
Total
shipments of corrugated box including non-members have increased from ~ million
sqm in 2012 to ~ million sqm in 2017 registering a five year CAGR of ~%.
Factors such as aggregating demand for fresh food and beverages, home &
personal products, electronic goods, logistics application, increasing consumer
awareness towards sustainable packaging and growth of the e-commerce industry
has led to a gradual progression in the European corrugated box market during
the review period. In 2016, there have been ~ deals in European corrugated and
containerboard market which included ~ operators from United Kingdom.
Various
companies have been expanding their reach with rise in manufacturing
capabilities within Europe and abroad. For instance, in 2017, DS Smith acquired
Interstate Resources and entered the US corrugated market.
The market has been consolidating primarily due to increased margin
pressure and amalgamated consumer base. Major countries witnessing growth in
this market include France, Italy, Spain, Poland, United Kingdom and Turkey.
The demand for corrugated box in Western Europe increased from ~
billion sqm in 2012 to 36.1 billion sqm in 2017 at an annual growth of ~%. In
Eastern Europe, the demand surged from ~ billion sqm in 2012 to ~ billion sqm in
2017 at an annual growth of ~%.
Vertical integration was a common trend for the larger firms. This
included combining board and packaging production. Market is consolidating due
to increased margin pressure, strengthening consumer base as the buyers are
looking for pan-European coverage and the location of the production plants
which must be near to the customers.
Country Profile: Germany Corrugated
Box Market
The corrugated board market is reportedly vigorous and paper demand is
accordingly high. Nevertheless, the market for recycled corrugated case
material has been in the process of overheating. Converters report things which
have improved slightly, that they attribute to declining paper exports. Germany
has dominated Europe
corrugated box market with shipment contribution of ~ accounting to ~
million sqm of shipments from ~ million sqm in 2012. The market has grown
registering a five year CAGR of ~ % during 2012 to 2017. : Germany is the largest corrugated box supplier in the world.
Germany exported USD ~ billion cardboard boxes in 2016 accounting to more than ~
% of the world trade.
The major companies in the corrugated box market in Germany include
Rengo Packaging, Verpackung Roper, Klingele Papierwerke, Dreiv Verpackung,
Kunerte Wellpappe, Kolner Wellpappe, STI Group Partner of Brands and others.
Germany corrugated box market is expected to lead in Europe in future
with shipment share of ~ in 2022. The market is expected to grow to ~ million
sqm of shipments in 2022.
Growth in major end user sectors including Automotive, Pharmaceutical,
Food and Electronics industries has driven the demand for corrugated boxes in
the country.
Country Profile: Italy Corrugated
Box Market
Reviving recycled paper market in Italy has helped augment corrugated
box market. Better price realizations owing to increased demand have helped
manufacturers to observe increase in market revenue.
In 2017, Italy has contributed second highest shipment share of ~ %,
accounting to ~ million sqm of shipments in 2017. This number has increased
from ~ million sqm of shipments in 2012. In 2016, production reached ~ billion
sqm weighing ~ million tons with ~ % growth from 2015.
Italy corrugated box market was affected positively by a trend that
there was shift of focus of GIFCO members from corrugated sheets to corrugated
packaging in 2016.
Top five players in Italy corrugated products market accounted ~ % of
the overall market in 2016. DS Smith and its subsidiary have a combined market
share of ~ %, Smurfit Kappa of ~ %, Pro-Gest of ~ %, Laveggia Group of ~ % and
International paper of ~ % in terms of production (million sqm).
The demand for corrugated boxes will grow steadily in the country in
future. Italy is expected to constitute second highest share of ~ % in Europe
corrugated Box Market by 2022. The requirement of the corrugated boxes is
expected to increase from its various end users. In 2018, Italian agri-food
exports are expected to exceed EUR ~ billion.
Country Profile: Spain Corrugated
Box Market
Increase in production of paper and board has helped in providing a
momentum to corrugated board market of Spain.
In 2017, Spain followed France with shipment contribution of ~ % in
Europe corrugated box market accounting to ~ million sqm. This has increased
from ~ million sqm of shipments in 2012. Popular end users including Textile,
food-processing and machinery industries have driven the demand for corrugated
boxes in the country.
In 2017, the corrugated board production accounted to more than ~
million sqm in Spain. The average cardboard consumption per inhabitant inclined
to ~ kg which increased by ~ points from 2016. Corrugated board production
increased by ~ % from 2016-2017.
Major companies in Spain corrugated box market include Saica Pack,
Smurfitkappa, International Paper España, Grupo Lantero, Grupo Hinojosa, Grupo
Europac, Cartonajes La Plana, Cartonajes Santorromán, Microlan and others.
Spain corrugated box market is expected to grow in future with rising
demand from various end users. The market size is expected to reach ~ million
sqm in 2022. Spain’s share in terms of shipments would reach ~% by 2022.
Country Profile: United Kingdom
Corrugated Box Market
Cardboard packaging is durable, recyclable & biodegradable. This
has propelled demand of corrugated boxes in United Kingdom.
Historically, UK market was heavily reliant on the producers of white
and brown goods but as the manufacturing of these products shifted to Far East,
the volumes started to reduce.
In 2017, UK followed Spain with shipment contribution of ~ % in Europe
corrugated box market accounting to ~ million sqm shipments in 2017 increased
from ~ million sqm in 2012. Volume consumption of corrugated board increased by
an average ~ annually from 2009 to 2016.
Major players in UK Corrugated box industry are DS Smith, Smurfit
Kappa, Saica, Rengo Packaging, WER Corrugated, CBS Packaging, Nuttall
Packaging, Box factory, Aylesbury Box Company, Rigid Containers, Logson, Golden
Box Ltd, The Corrugated Case co. Ltd. Westbury Packaging, GWP Group, Cardboard
Box Company and others.
It is expected that the e-commerce industry will increase due to rise
in e-wallets. The market size in terms of number of shipments is expected to
reach ~ million sqm in 2022. UK would constitute ~ % share of the European
market by 2022.
Country Profile: Poland
Corrugated Box Market
The corrugated box market of Poland is driven by high local
consumption & exports needed to fulfill the demand particularly for
European market. Poland is characterized by its technological potential to meet
growing packaging demand from e-commerce.
In 2017, Poland followed UK with shipment contribution of ~ % in
Europe corrugated box market accounting to ~ million sqm. In 2012 this number
stood at ~ million sqm.
The major companies in the corrugated box market in Poland include
Model Group, Jamar Pak, VPK Packaging and others.
The corrugated box market is expected to incline in future with
shipment share of ~ % in 2022. The market size in terms of shipments has been
expected to be ~ million sqm by the end of 2022.
The e-commerce market in the country will be a catalyst for the
corrugated box market. Moreover, the furniture market will also contribute a
significant share owing to high exports of the products to other countries.
Companies have planned to establish new corrugated plants in Poland
which affect the market in a positive manner. Dunapack Europack Polska has
planned to build a corrugated packaging plant in the country.
Country Profile: Turkey Corrugated
Box Market
Owing to rapidly increasing retail market & expanding range of
consumer goods, corrugate packaging has very high consumption in Turkey.
In 2017, Turkey followed Poland with shipment contribution of ~ % in
Europe corrugated box market accounting to ~ million sqm of shipments from ~ million
sqm in 2012. Per capita consumption of corrugated cardboard in 2016 was ~ kg
due to rise in e-commerce market. Die cut boxes dominated the type of
corrugated boxes in Turkey in 2016 due to its advantages including a quick,
safe and easy way of packaging, cost efficiency, product protection,
customizable and quick assembly. Major players include Burak Packaging -
Ambalaj Inc. Mondi Group, Mizan Corrugated Box Manufacturing and Trade Co.
Technic Packing LTD, EKIM PACKAGING LTD, Etkin Ambalaj Ltd. Sti. and others.
Corrugated board production is expected to grow by ~ % in the first
quarter of 2018 owing to rise in online orders. It is expected that by 2021,
Turkey will be the fifth largest producer of corrugated board as it is the
fastest growing market.
Country Profile: Austria
Corrugated Box Market
Austria is witnessing an increasing market of smaller packaging. As a
consequence, digital printing on corrugate boxes is a new trend.
In 2017, Austria has contributed ~ % in the shipments of Europe
corrugated box market accounting to ~ million sqm of shipments. This has
increased from ~ million sqm in 2012. Austrian corrugated manufacturers have
latest technology and machinery with modern corrugators having a production
speed of ~ meters per minute and a width of ~ meters. The corrugated industry
in Austria achieved a sales growth of ~%. Online trading is one of the growth
drivers for the corrugated industry.
The major companies in the corrugated box market in Austria include
Nefab, Mondi, Rondo Ganahl Aktiengesellschaft and others.
The corrugated box market in Austria will continue to increase in the
coming years to ~ million sqm by 2022. Austria would hold a share of ~% in the
overall European corrugated box market by the end of 2022.
Austria e-commerce market revenue will incline at a CAGR of ~ % during
2018-2022 as there will be increase in user penetration at ~ % during the same
period.
Country Profile: Czech Republic
Corrugated Box Market
The corrugated board market of Czech Republic is characterized by
supplementing a large proportion of domestic demand from imports.
In 2017, Czech Republic has contributed ~ % in the shipments of Europe
corrugated box market accounting for ~ million sqm of shipments increasing from
~ million sqm in 2012. The shipments inclined positively from ~ thousand tons
in 2015 to ~ thousand tons in 2016.
The major companies in the corrugated box market in Czech Republic
include Mondi Bupak, AKart, Karton, Strukart, Packshop and others.
The corrugated box market is expected to incline at a low rate in
future. The market is expected to reach ~ million sqm of shipments gathering ~ %
market share by the end of 2022.
Convenience food segment is expected to reach USD ~ million by 2018
which will further demand corrugated boxes for storage and transportation.
Keywords:-
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Europe Corrugated Demand
Europe Corrugated Box Production
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Production Corrugated Boxes
Type Flute Corrugated Box Europe
B- Flute Corrugated Box Europe
C- Flute Corrugated Box Europe
E- Flute Corrugated Box Europe
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Used Corrugated Box
Corrugated Production United Kingdom
Corrugated Box Market France
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Corrugated Box Supply Turkey
Corrugated Box Demand Belgium
Corrugated Market Sweden
Corrugated Market Hungary
Corrugated Market Norway
Die-cut Corrugated Box Sales
Exports Corrugated Box Europe
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