| Product Code: ETC13068549 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sachin Kumar Rai | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 |
The paperboard container import shipments to China in 2024 show a diverse range of top exporting countries, including China, Japan, USA, Italy, and Metropolitan France. The Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates very low concentration, reflecting a competitive market landscape. Despite a negative Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of -9.62% from 2020 to 2024, there was a slight improvement with a growth rate of -3.2% from 2023 to 2024. This suggests a challenging but slightly more stable environment for paperboard container imports in China.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 China Paperboard Container Market Overview |
3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 China Paperboard Container Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 China Paperboard Container Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 China Paperboard Container Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 China Paperboard Container Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 China Paperboard Container Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 China Paperboard Container Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 China Paperboard Container Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
4 China Paperboard Container Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing e-commerce activities leading to higher demand for paperboard containers |
4.2.2 Growing emphasis on sustainable packaging solutions in China |
4.2.3 Expansion of retail and FMCG sectors driving the demand for paperboard containers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting production costs |
4.3.2 Intense competition among paperboard container manufacturers |
4.3.3 Regulatory challenges related to environmental standards and waste management |
5 China Paperboard Container Market Trends |
6 China Paperboard Container Market, By Types |
6.1 China Paperboard Container Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 China Paperboard Container Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 China Paperboard Container Market Revenues & Volume, By Corrugated Containers, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 China Paperboard Container Market Revenues & Volume, By Folding Cartons, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 China Paperboard Container Market Revenues & Volume, By Rigid Paperboard Boxes, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.6 China Paperboard Container Market Revenues & Volume, By Paper Tubes, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 China Paperboard Container Market, By Material |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 China Paperboard Container Market Revenues & Volume, By Recycled Paperboard, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 China Paperboard Container Market Revenues & Volume, By Virgin Fiber, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 China Paperboard Container Market Revenues & Volume, By Laminated Board, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.5 China Paperboard Container Market Revenues & Volume, By Cardboard, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 China Paperboard Container Market, By Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 China Paperboard Container Market Revenues & Volume, By E-Commerce Packaging, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 China Paperboard Container Market Revenues & Volume, By Food Packaging, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 China Paperboard Container Market Revenues & Volume, By Luxury Packaging, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.5 China Paperboard Container Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial Packaging, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 China Paperboard Container Market, By End User |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 China Paperboard Container Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail Industry, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 China Paperboard Container Market Revenues & Volume, By Food & Beverage, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 China Paperboard Container Market Revenues & Volume, By Cosmetics & Electronics, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.5 China Paperboard Container Market Revenues & Volume, By Manufacturing, 2021 - 2031F |
7 China Paperboard Container Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 China Paperboard Container Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 China Paperboard Container Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 China Paperboard Container Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of recycled content used in paperboard container production |
8.2 Adoption rate of innovative packaging designs in the market |
8.3 Average lead time for manufacturing and delivering paperboard containers |
8.4 Percentage of market share held by eco-friendly paperboard container manufacturers |
8.5 Customer satisfaction score related to the quality and durability of paperboard containers |
9 China Paperboard Container Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 China Paperboard Container Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 China Paperboard Container Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 China Paperboard Container Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 China Paperboard Container Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
10 China Paperboard Container Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 China Paperboard Container Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 China Paperboard Container Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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