China - Paper and Paperboard - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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China Paper and Paperboard Export Price in September 2022
In September 2022, the paper and paperboard price amounted to $1,374 per ton (FOB, China), rising by 3.1% against the previous month. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in August 2022 when the average export price increased by 5.1% against the previous month. The export price peaked in September 2022.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In September 2022, the country with the highest price was India ($2,010 per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan ($848 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
China Paper and Paperboard Export Prices by Type
Average prices varied somewhat for the major types of exported product. In September 2022, the product with the highest price was packaging materials ($1,544 per ton), while the average price for exports of graphic papers ($1,157 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for the following types: packaging materials (+1.8%), while the prices for the other products experienced mixed trend patterns.
China Paper and Paperboard Exports
In September 2022, shipments abroad of paper and paperboard decreased by -17.6% to 532K tons, falling for the second month in a row after three months of growth. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 when exports increased by 23% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at 712K tons in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to September 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, paper and paperboard exports contracted significantly to $730M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when exports increased by 29% month-to-month. The exports peaked at 903K tons in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to September 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.
China Paper and Paperboard Exports by Type
Packaging materials (289K tons), graphic papers (226K tons) and toilet or facial tissue stock, towel and similar paper (17K tons) were the main products of paper and paperboard exports from China.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the major product types, was attained by tissue paper (with a CAGR of +8.3%), while the other products experienced mixed trend patterns.
In value terms, packaging materials ($446M), graphic papers ($261M) and toilet or facial tissue stock, towel and similar paper ($23M) constituted the most exported types of paper and paperboard from China worldwide.
In terms of the main product categories, tissue paper, with a CAGR of +6.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.
China Paper and Paperboard Exports by Country
Japan (12K tons), Australia (10K tons) and Mexico (8.4K tons) were the main destinations of paper and paperboard exports from China, with a combined 5.8% share of total exports. Hong Kong SAR, the United Arab Emirates, India, Turkey, Russia, the Philippines, Canada, Malaysia, Thailand and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 8%.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the biggest increases were in Canada (with a CAGR of -0.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.
In value terms, the largest markets for paper and paperboard exported from China were Australia ($11M), Japan ($10M) and India ($9.6M), together comprising 4.3% of total exports. These countries were followed by Mexico, Russia, the United Arab Emirates, South Korea, Hong Kong SAR, Thailand, Malaysia, Turkey, the Philippines and Canada, which together accounted for a further 7.7%.
Canada, with a CAGR of -1.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.
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
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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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- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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