| Product Code: ETC5522760 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |

Portugal's Corrugated Paper and Paperboard Market experienced a peak market size of €17.98 million in 2023. The market size decreased steadily from 2020 to 2024, with the actual market size declining from €12.63 million in 2020 to €13.40 million in 2024. The forecasted market size is expected to continue decreasing from €12.25 million in 2025 to €6.83 million in 2030, with CAGR values of -12.63% for 2022-24 and -10.63% for 2025-30. The downward trend can be attributed to factors such as economic downturns impacting consumer spending on packaging materials. However, recent developments in sustainable packaging initiatives are expected to drive future growth in the market, with upcoming projects focusing on eco-friendly packaging solutions to meet increasing environmental regulations and consumer demands.

Between 2019 and 2025, the Portugal Corrugated Paper and Paperboard market saw notable fluctuations in both exports and imports. In 2019, exports were at €73.97 thousand, showing a sharp decline to €21.93 thousand in 2020 before rebounding to €76.03 thousand in 2021. The export value decreased again to €34.47 thousand in 2022, followed by a peak of €85.36 thousand in 2023 but dropped to €26.88 thousand in 2024 and €24.77 thousand in 2025. Conversely, imports stood at €121.39 million in 2019, decreasing to €89.89 million in 2020, before climbing to €108.07 million in 2021. In 2022, imports soared to €185.33 million, then decreased to €115.28 million in 2023, €108.93 million in 2024, and finally to €89.91 million in 2025. The fluctuations in exports and imports can be attributed to various factors such as changes in global demand for corrugated paper and paperboard products, currency exchange rates affecting pricing competitiveness, and evolving trade agreements impacting import-export dynamics. These trends emphasize the market's sensitivity to economic conditions and trade relations, underlining the importance of strategic planning and adaptability for businesses operating in this sector.
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 Portugal Corrugated Paper and Paperboard Market Overview |
3.1 Portugal Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Portugal Corrugated Paper and Paperboard Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Portugal Corrugated Paper and Paperboard Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Portugal Corrugated Paper and Paperboard Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Portugal Corrugated Paper and Paperboard Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Portugal Corrugated Paper and Paperboard Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 Portugal Corrugated Paper and Paperboard Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Portugal Corrugated Paper and Paperboard Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions |
4.2.2 Increasing e-commerce activities leading to higher demand for corrugated packaging |
4.2.3 Technological advancements improving the quality and efficiency of corrugated paper and paperboard production |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting production costs |
4.3.2 Intense competition from alternative packaging materials such as plastics |
4.3.3 Regulatory challenges related to environmental sustainability and recycling |
5 Portugal Corrugated Paper and Paperboard Market Trends |
6 Portugal Corrugated Paper and Paperboard Market Segmentations |
6.1 Portugal Corrugated Paper and Paperboard Market, By Material |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Portugal Corrugated Paper and Paperboard Market Revenues & Volume, By Paperboard, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Portugal Corrugated Paper and Paperboard Market Revenues & Volume, By Adhesives, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 Portugal Corrugated Paper and Paperboard Market Revenues & Volume, By Inks, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.5 Portugal Corrugated Paper and Paperboard Market Revenues & Volume, By Waxes, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Portugal Corrugated Paper and Paperboard Market, By Product |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Portugal Corrugated Paper and Paperboard Market Revenues & Volume, By Corrugated & Solid fiber boxes, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Portugal Corrugated Paper and Paperboard Market Revenues & Volume, By Set-up Paperboard boxes, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 Portugal Corrugated Paper and Paperboard Market Revenues & Volume, By Folding Paperboard boxes, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 Portugal Corrugated Paper and Paperboard Market, By Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Portugal Corrugated Paper and Paperboard Market Revenues & Volume, By Durable goods, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 Portugal Corrugated Paper and Paperboard Market Revenues & Volume, By Food & Beverages, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.4 Portugal Corrugated Paper and Paperboard Market Revenues & Volume, By Paper & Publishing, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.5 Portugal Corrugated Paper and Paperboard Market Revenues & Volume, By Chemicals, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Portugal Corrugated Paper and Paperboard Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Portugal Corrugated Paper and Paperboard Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Portugal Corrugated Paper and Paperboard Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Portugal Corrugated Paper and Paperboard Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of recycled content in corrugated paper and paperboard products |
8.2 Average energy consumption per unit of production |
8.3 Adoption rate of innovative packaging designs and solutions |
9 Portugal Corrugated Paper and Paperboard Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Portugal Corrugated Paper and Paperboard Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Portugal Corrugated Paper and Paperboard Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 Portugal Corrugated Paper and Paperboard Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Portugal Corrugated Paper and Paperboard Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Portugal Corrugated Paper and Paperboard Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Portugal Corrugated Paper and Paperboard Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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