Dominican Republic: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in the Dominican Republic

After two years of decline, the Dominican market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers increased by 143% to $X in 2021. In general, the total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from the Dominican Republic

In 2021, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from the Dominican Republic dropped modestly to X tons, approximately reflecting 2020 figures. Overall, total exports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +105.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 107% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a perceptible descent. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Haiti (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from the Dominican Republic, together comprising 88% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +475.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers exports from the Dominican Republic, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Haiti ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Hong Kong SAR, with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States amounted to -6.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Haiti (+15.8% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (+1.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 46% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($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 Netherlands (+18.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2021, overseas purchases of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers surged to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a remarkable 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. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers to the Dominican Republic, with a combined 60% share of total imports. China, Belgium, Australia, Colombia, India and Singapore lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 9.3%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +23.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers to the Dominican Republic, comprising 36% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States stood at -1.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+11.1% per year) and Portugal (+11.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 7.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 8.5% 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.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Singapore ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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