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Dominican Republic: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2025

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

For the fourth year in a row, the Dominican market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -43% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption faced a abrupt downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from the Dominican Republic

In 2021, shipments abroad of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Haiti (X tons) was the main destination for exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from the Dominican Republic, accounting for a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to Haiti exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Haiti totaled +38.6%.

In value terms, Haiti ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers exports from the Dominican Republic, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 28% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Haiti amounted to +40.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -34.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 76%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Haiti stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+18.5%).

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into the Dominican Republic

For the fourth consecutive year, the Dominican Republic recorded decline in supplies from abroad of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers, which decreased by -32.6% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 61% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers dropped to $X in 2021. In general, imports faced a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 65%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to the Dominican Republic, together comprising 65% of total imports. Belgium, Canada, Portugal, Spain, Brazil, China, Russia, Italy and Panama lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Panama (with a CAGR of +36.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers suppliers to the Dominican Republic were the United States ($X), Sweden ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 67% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +15.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+13.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of consumption of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers, comprising approx. 62% of total volume. Moreover, consumption of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, ninefold. Germany ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 5.1% share.

What are the largest producers of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers in the world?

The country with the largest volume of production of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers was China, accounting for 62% of total volume. Moreover, production of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Germany, tenfold. Canada ranked third in terms of total production with a 4.7% share.

What are the leading suppliers of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to the Dominican Republic?

In value terms, the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers suppliers to the Dominican Republic were Portugal, the United States and South Korea, together accounting for 62% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from the Dominican Republic?

In value terms, Haiti remains the key foreign market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers exports from the Dominican Republic.

What is the average export price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers in the Dominican Republic?

The average export price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers stood at $1,302 per ton in 2020, waning by -30.6% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers in the Dominican Republic?

In 2020, the average import price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers amounted to $1,302 per ton, jumping by 35% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers in the Dominican Republic. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 1612 - Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical

Country coverage:

Dominican Republic

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in the Dominican Republic
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024