Key Market Indicators
Japan's paperboard export is forecast to reach 2.2 million metric tons by 2026, up 1.6% annually on average from 2021's 2 million metric tons. Since 1966, Japan's supply has grown 3.3% on average each year. In 2021, Poland surpassed Japan to take the 17th spot with a supply of 2 million tons. The United States, Sweden, and Finland occupied the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th spots in the ranking. Meanwhile, Japan's paperboard import is anticipated to decline 3.1% on average yearly, reaching 1.1 million metric tons by 2026. Since 1966, Japanese demand has decreased 5.1% annually. In 2021, Austria overtook Japan to take the 18th spot with a demand of 1.2 million tons. Germany, the United States, and Italy occupied the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th spots in the ranking.
