Paper & Board Packaging in the UK to 2015: Market Brief

Strategic Insights -

The paper and board packaging industry in the UK has experienced a significant market shift in recent years. Historically, the industry has been driven by factors such as changes in consumer behavior, advancements in packaging technology, and developments in the global economy. To better understand the current market dynamics, industry analysts have compiled a comprehensive market brief that provides an in-depth analysis of the paper and board packaging industry in the UK, offering historical data and forecasts up to 2015.

Key Takeaways:

  • The paper and board packaging industry in the UK experienced a significant decline in 2009, with a market size of £4.5 billion, largely due to the global economic downturn.
  • The industry is expected to recover and experience steady growth, reaching a market size of £5.3 billion by 2015, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.1%.
  • The UK's paper and board packaging market is highly dependent on imports, with imported goods accounting for 62% of total imports in 2009.
  • The UK's exports of paper and board packaging products are predominantly directed towards the European Union (EU) countries, with the EU accounting for 85% of UK's paper and board packaging exports in 2009.
  • Major players in the UK paper and board packaging market include companies such as Mondi Group, UPM-Kymmene, and DS Smith.
  • In terms of trade, the UK's paper and board packaging market is expected to experience a slight trade deficit by 2015, due to its reliance on imported goods.

Statistics:

  • Market size of £4.5 billion in 2009, down from £5.2 billion in 2008.
  • Forecast market size of £5.3 billion by 2015, at a CAGR of 3.1%.
  • Planned capacity expansions in the UK paper and board packaging sector are expected to bring about an additional 1.2 million tons of capacity by 2015.
  • The UK's paper and board packaging imports are expected to increase by 12.5% by 2015, with imports reaching 5.3 million tons in 2015.
  • The UK's paper and board packaging exports are expected to reach 1.8 million tons in 2015, at a CAGR of 2.5%.

Sources:

  • "Paper & Board Packaging in UK to 2015: Market Brief", ICD Research, 2011
  • "Paper and Board Packaging in the UK", ICD Research, 2009
  • "UK Paper and Board Packaging Market Analysis", Research and Markets, 2010