China: Market for Coated Printing and Writing Papers 2025

Market Size for Coated Printing and Writing Papers in China

The Chinese market for coated printing and writing papers totaled $X in 2021, rising by 3.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 9.1% against the previous year. 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 China

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 5.4%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from China

Coated printing and writing paper exports from China declined to X tons in 2021, which is down by -6.4% on 2020 figures. Overall, exports saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 15%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper exports rose slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Vietnam (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) were the main destinations of coated printing and writing paper exports from China, with a combined 22% share of total exports. India, Thailand, Bangladesh, Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Hong Kong SAR, the Philippines, Russia and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Bangladesh (with a CAGR of +27.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) remains the key foreign market for coated printing and writing papers exports from China, comprising 12% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malaysia ($X), with a 6% share of total exports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Vietnam amounted to +15.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malaysia (-0.3% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+0.6% 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 12% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 Philippines (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into China

In 2021, approx. X tons of coated printing and writing papers were imported into China; increasing by 25% against the year before. In general, total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +35.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Japan (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main suppliers of coated printing and writing paper imports to China, together accounting for 51% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of +15.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest coated printing and writing paper suppliers to China were Japan ($X), South Korea ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 45% of total imports. Finland, Sweden, Taiwan (Chinese), the United States, Austria and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 48%.

Sweden, with a CAGR of +14.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for coated printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 1.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 18% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while the price for Japan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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