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China - Paper and Paperboard - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Feb 1, 2024

China's Paper and Paperboard Exports Increase Marginally to $693M in November 2023

China Paper and Paperboard Exports

In November 2023, approximately 689K tons of paper and paperboard were exported from China; remaining constant against the previous month's figure. The total export volume increased at an average monthly rate of +1.4% over the period from November 2022 to November 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2023 with an increase of 11% month-to-month. The exports peaked in November 2023.

In value terms, paper and paperboard exports expanded to $693M (IndexBox estimates) in November 2023. In general, exports, however, showed a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2023 when exports increased by 20% m-o-m. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $861M. From April 2023 to November 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.China Paper and Paperboard Exports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYExport Value of Paper and Paperboard in China (million USD)
Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023Jul 2023Aug 2023Sep 2023Oct 2023Nov 2023
Vietnam75.775.841.460.470.969.162.649.345.043.146.059.457.1
India40.042.036.234.749.847.743.538.137.538.040.148.440.6
Russia59.254.259.171.371.247.139.244.131.431.933.038.238.0
Turkey22.930.035.637.540.430.840.822.132.335.131.335.830.9
United Arab Emirates42.742.134.240.940.141.234.534.831.128.529.034.330.6
Mexico38.634.736.129.135.226.231.229.829.223.624.925.625.3
Thailand27.926.527.927.527.228.027.324.124.723.525.927.624.6
Others540477446416526504495448454428439404446
Total847783716717861795774690686652669673693

Exports by Country

Vietnam (64K tons), India (39K tons) and the United Arab Emirates (32K tons) were the main destinations of paper and paperboard exports from China, with a combined 20% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Turkey, Mexico, Russia and Thailand, which together accounted for a further 16%.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +3.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Vietnam ($57M), India ($41M) and Russia ($38M) were the largest markets for paper and paperboard exported from China worldwide, together comprising 20% of total exports. These countries were followed by Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Mexico and Thailand, which together accounted for a further 16%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Turkey, with a CAGR of +2.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Exports by Type

Packaging materials (359K tons), graphic papers (292K tons) and toilet or facial tissue stock, towel and similar paper (30K tons) were the main products of paper and paperboard exports from China, together accounting for 99% of total exports. Paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further 1.2%.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the biggest increases were in tissue paper (with a CAGR of +2.8%), while shipments for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the most traded types of paper and paperboard in China were packaging materials ($361M), graphic papers ($275M) and toilet or facial tissue stock, towel and similar paper ($36M), with a combined 97% share of total exports. Paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 3.1%.

Among the main product categories, tissue paper, with a CAGR of -1.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other products experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In November 2023, the paper and paperboard price stood at $1,006 per ton (FOB, China), with an increase of 2.5% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 when the average export price increased by 8.2% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $1,451 per ton in November 2022; however, from December 2022 to November 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Russia ($1,423 per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($868 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Japan (-0.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the paper and paperboard market in China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 1676 - Household and sanitary papers
  • FCL 1617 - Case materials
  • FCL 1618 - Cartonboard
  • FCL 1621 - Wrapping papers
  • FCL 1622 - Other papers mainly for packaging
  • FCL 1683 - Other paper and paperboard n.e.s. (not elsewhere specified)
  • FCL 1671 - Newsprint
  • FCL 1612 - Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical
  • FCL 1615 - Printing and writing papers, uncoated, wood free
  • FCL 1616 - Printing and writing papers, coated

Country coverage:

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in China
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
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While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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