The forecast shows a consistent decline in the import volume of folding cartons, boxes, and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard to China from 13.157 million kilograms in 2024 to 7.7929 million kilograms by 2028. In 2023, these imports were at 14.5 million kilograms, indicating a downward trend. Year-on-year variations show consistent decreases, with the largest drops seen after 2025. Over the last five years, the CAGR illustrates a steady reduction in imports.

Future trends to watch for include:

Increasing domestic production capacity, potentially reducing reliance on imports.
Environmental policies impacting paper product demand.
Technological advancements in packaging solutions.