Canada: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls in Canada

After three years of growth, the Canadian market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls decreased by -1.4% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Rolls in Canada

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 21%. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Exports from Canada

Exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls from Canada contracted to X tons in 2021, falling by -8% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 296%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls reduced modestly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 23%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls from Canada, with a 90% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States stood at +1.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+41.1% per year) and Turkey (-44.3% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls exports from Canada, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 5.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+46.5% per year) and Turkey (-43.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 4.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 334%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Germany (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Imports into Canada

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was growth in supplies from abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls, when their volume increased by 4.2% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 13% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls rose rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a deep contraction. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls supplier to Canada, with a 88% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States amounted to -8.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+103.0% per year) and Austria (+40.2% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls to Canada, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 6.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States amounted to -7.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+102.6% per year) and Austria (+23.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 9.2% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 10%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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