The forecast for imports of cartons, boxes, and cases made of corrugated paper or paperboard to the UK shows a declining trend from 2024 to 2028. The year-on-year variation indicates a modest decrease in volume, with each subsequent year recording a reduction of approximately 1% from the previous year. Compared to 2023 where the import volume was higher, the imports decrease steadily over this period. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for this period suggests an average decline each year until 2028.
Future trends to watch include:
- The impact of digitalization and e-commerce on packaging demand.
- Environmental regulations influencing packaging materials.
- Potential economic impacts like Brexit developments and global trade policies.
