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Packaging Materials Market Overview in China
Market Overview
The revenue of the packaging materials market in China amounted to $••• in 2017, going up by •••% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, the total market indicated a remarkable increase from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +•••% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of •••% y-o-y. In that year, the packaging materials market reached its peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, packaging materials production amounted to $••• in 2017 estimated in export prices. Overall, packaging materials production continues to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when production volume increased by •••% year-to-year. In that year, packaging materials production attained its peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, packaging materials production amounted to $••• in 2017 estimated in export prices. Overall, packaging materials production continues to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when production volume increased by •••% year-to-year. In that year, packaging materials production attained its peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.
Consumption
In 2017, the amount of packaging materials consumed in China totaled ••• tonnes, rising by •••% against the previous year. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +•••% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when consumption volume increased by •••% against the previous year. Packaging materials consumption peaked in 2017 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.
The revenue of the packaging materials market in China amounted to $••• in 2017, surging by •••% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, the total market indicated prominent growth from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +•••% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the market value increased by •••% y-o-y. In that year, the packaging materials market attained its peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.
The revenue of the packaging materials market in China amounted to $••• in 2017, surging by •••% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, the total market indicated prominent growth from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +•••% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the market value increased by •••% y-o-y. In that year, the packaging materials market attained its peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.
Consumption By Type
Case materials (••• tonnes) constituted the product with the largest volume of packaging materials consumption, accounting for •••% of total consumption. Moreover, case materials exceeded the figures recorded for the world's second-largest type, folding boxboard (••• tonnes), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by wrapping papers (••• tonnes), with a •••% share.
From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of the volume of packaging materials consumption of case materials totaled +•••%. With regard to the other consumed products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: folding boxboard (+•••% per year) and wrapping papers (+•••% per year).
In value terms, case materials ($•••) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by folding boxboard ($•••). It was followed by wrapping papers.
From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of the market volume of case materials amounted to +•••%. With regard to the other consumed products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: folding boxboard (+•••% per year) and wrapping papers (+•••% per year).
From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of the volume of packaging materials consumption of case materials totaled +•••%. With regard to the other consumed products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: folding boxboard (+•••% per year) and wrapping papers (+•••% per year).
In value terms, case materials ($•••) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by folding boxboard ($•••). It was followed by wrapping papers.
From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of the market volume of case materials amounted to +•••%. With regard to the other consumed products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: folding boxboard (+•••% per year) and wrapping papers (+•••% per year).
Market Forecast
Driven by increasing demand for packaging materials in China, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +•••% for the eight-year period from 2017 to •••, which is projected to bring the market volume to ••• tonnes by the end of •••.
Market Structure
Over the period under review, the share of imports in terms of total packaging materials consumption in China was relatively small in physical terms, fluctuating under an •••% figure. In value terms the share of imports also stood at a low figure, which means that the China packaging materials market is largely supplied by domestic manufacturers.
Trade Balance
Those figures reflect the fact that neither imports nor exports don’t dominate the trade balance, and the country may export not only the product manufactured domestically, but also re-export some previously imported goods.
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