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U.S. - Newsprint - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Apr 15, 2022

U.S. Newsprint Market Bounces Back Slightly, Reaching $1.3B

IndexBox has just published a new report: 'U.S. - Newsprint - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights'. Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

In 2021, the U.S. newsprint market increased by 5.5% to $1.3B. Despite that growth, the long-term trend remains downward. Over the past decade, the market has declined twofold under the pressure of rapidly developing digital media. 

Newsprint Production in the U.S.

Newsprint production amounted to $1.1B in 2021. Overall, production, however, continues to decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when the production volume increased by 20% against the previous year. Newsprint production peaked at $4.2B in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2021, production failed to regain the momentum. 

U.S. Newsprint Exports 

In 2021, the amount of newsprint exported from the United States soared to 120K tons, increasing by 74% compared with the year before. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at 909K tons in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2021, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, newsprint exports soared to $69M in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep setback. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at $609M in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2021, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mexico (30K tons), Canada (23K tons) and Guatemala (2.3K tons) were the main destinations of newsprint exports from the United States, with a combined 81% share of total supplies.

In value terms, the largest markets for newsprint exported from the United States were Mexico ($16M), Canada ($15M) and Costa Rica ($895K), with a combined 85% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Canada recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average newsprint export price amounted to $539 per ton, shrinking by -4.9% against the previous year. There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Canada ($634 per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($341 per ton) was amongst the lowest. From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

U.S. Newsprint Imports

In 2021, supplies from abroad of newsprint was finally on the rise to reach 1.1M tons for the first time since 2013, thus ending a seven-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 1.9% y-o-y. Imports peaked at 4.1M tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, newsprint imports rose significantly to $621M in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a deep reduction. Imports peaked at $2.5B in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2021, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Canada (1M tons) was the main newsprint supplier to the United States, with a approx. 100% share of total imports. In value terms, Canada ($563M) constituted the largest supplier of newsprint to the United States. From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Canada totaled -10.7%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average newsprint import price amounted to $541 per ton, shrinking by -14.3% against the previous year. As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Canada. From 2007 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Canada amounted to -0.9% per year.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the newsprint market in the U.S.. 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 1671 - Newsprint

Country coverage:

  • United States

Data coverage:

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

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

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 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 TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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 Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    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, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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