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U.S. Paper and Paperboard Import Price per Ton in August 2022
In August 2022, the paper and paperboard price per ton stood at $1.3K (CIF, US), approximately mirroring the previous month. Over the period from January 2022 to August 2022, it increased at an average monthly rate of +2.5%. The growth pace was the most rapid in May 2022 when the average import price increased by 5.8% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in August 2022.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Italy ($2.0K per ton), while the price for Canada ($1.0K per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
U.S. Paper and Paperboard Import Prices by Type
Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue ($7.6K per ton), while the price for graphic papers ($1.1K per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by graphic papers (+2.9%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.
U.S. Paper and Paperboard Imports
Paper and paperboard imports into the United States rose notably to 823K tons in August 2022, with an increase of 9.8% against the previous month's figure. The total import volume increased at an average monthly rate of +3.1% from January 2022 to August 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain months. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 with an increase of 13% month-to-month. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in August 2022.
In value terms, paper and paperboard imports expanded sharply to $1B (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. The total import value increased at an average monthly rate of +5.7% over the period from January 2022 to August 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2022 when imports increased by 13% m-o-m. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in August 2022.
U.S. Paper and Paperboard Imports by Type
Graphic papers (469K tons), packaging materials (313K tons) and toilet or facial tissue stock, towel and similar paper (36K tons) were the main products of paper and paperboard imports to the United States, together accounting for 99% of total imports. These products were followed by paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue, which accounted for a further 0.6%.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the biggest increases were in tissue paper (with a CAGR of +7.9%), while purchases for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, graphic papers ($514M), packaging materials ($432M) and toilet or facial tissue stock, towel and similar paper ($58M) constituted the most imported types of paper and paperboard in the United States, with a combined 96% share of total imports. These products were followed by paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue, which accounted for a further 3.6%.
U.S. Paper and Paperboard Imports by Country
In August 2022, Canada (417K tons) constituted the largest supplier of paper and paperboard to the United States, with a 51% share of total imports. Moreover, paper and paperboard imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Finland (104K tons), fourfold. Sweden (53K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.4% share.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from Canada was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Finland (+7.9% per month) and Sweden (+7.9% per month).
In value terms, Canada ($421M) constituted the largest supplier of paper and paperboard to the United States, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($125M), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 6.9% share.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value from Canada amounted to +3.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Finland (+10.9% per month) and Germany (+5.6% per month).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the paper and paperboard 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 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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- United States
Data coverage:
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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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
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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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
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- 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, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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