China: 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 China

The Chinese market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls reduced modestly to $X in 2021, shrinking by -3.1% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +51.6% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then fell slightly in the following year.

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

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +46.4% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 24% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted modestly 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 China

Exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls from China skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 18% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 82%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 40%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls from China, with a combined 35% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Malaysia, the Philippines, Iran, South Korea, Australia, Vietnam, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong SAR, which together accounted for a further 47%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +33.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls exported from China were Brazil ($X), Turkey ($X) and India ($X), together accounting for 41% of total exports. Iran, Malaysia, Australia, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, the United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 42%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +40.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 18% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls increased by +103.4% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Iran ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Philippines ($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 Iran (+10.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into China

In 2021, the amount of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls imported into China amounted to X tons, surging by 5.1% against 2020 figures. Overall, imports showed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 117% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 74% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Indonesia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls to China, with a 78% 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 Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Japan (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Indonesia amounted to +18.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (+8.5% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+11.5% per year).

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls to China, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with a 6.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Indonesia totaled +15.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (+5.2% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+11.4% 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 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (-0.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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