Canada: Paper Label Market 2025

Paper Label Market Size in Canada

In 2021, the Canadian paper label market increased by 1.1% to $X, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +51.2% against 2016 indices. Paper label consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Paper Label Production in Canada

In value terms, paper label production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 64%. Paper label production peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Paper Label Exports

Exports from Canada

In 2021, the amount of labels of paper or paperboard exported from Canada reduced slightly to X tons, which is down by -3% against 2020. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 14%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

In value terms, paper label exports expanded notably to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for paper label exports from Canada, accounting for a 92% share of total exports. It was followed by Hong Kong SAR (X tons), with a 1.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States amounted to +1.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+5.2% per year) and Finland (+114.5% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for labels of paper or paperboard exports from Canada, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 1.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled +1.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+6.4% per year) and Finland (+117.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paper label export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 17% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($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 Finland (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Label Imports

Imports into Canada

In 2021, approx. X tons of labels of paper or paperboard were imported into Canada; with an increase of 12% on 2020 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper label imports totaled $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 6.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest paper label supplier to Canada, with a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, paper label imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Japan (X tons), with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States stood at +4.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+10.2% per year) and Japan (-5.9% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of labels of paper or paperboard to Canada, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with an 8.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 1.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+5.4% per year) and Mexico (-9.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average paper label import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -7.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 13% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for Japan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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