Canada: Market for Coated Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Canada

In 2021, the Canadian market for coated printing and writing papers was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, saw a drastic downturn. Coated printing and writing paper consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Canada

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a perceptible curtailment. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Canada

Coated printing and writing paper exports from Canada reached X tons in 2021, picking up by 6.5% against the previous year. Overall, exports, however, saw a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper exports reached $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for coated printing and writing paper exports from Canada, with a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, coated printing and writing paper exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Japan (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Mexico (X tons), with a 1.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States totaled -1.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (+15.7% per year) and Mexico (+3.9% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for coated printing and writing papers exports from Canada, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with a 3% share of total exports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 1.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States stood at -3.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (+13.0% per year) and Mexico (+1.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for coated printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 4.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 5% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (-1.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Canada

In 2021, purchases abroad of coated printing and writing papers was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 9.5%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper imports stood at $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest coated printing and writing paper supplier to Canada, accounting for a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, coated printing and writing paper imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Finland (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by China (X tons), with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States stood at -10.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (+14.2% per year) and China (-9.6% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of coated printing and writing papers to Canada, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 6.2% share of total imports. It was followed by Finland, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States stood at -9.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-8.5% per year) and Finland (+13.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for coated printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices from Germany ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) and Finland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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