Overview of the Global Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

In 2021, the global market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers decreased by -5.5% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Production of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

In value terms, production of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers reduced slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 24%. Global production peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports

In 2021, shipments abroad of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers was finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. In general, exports, however, saw a pronounced downturn. The global exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the global exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Sweden (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Germany (X tons) was the largest exporter of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers in the world, creating 61% of total export. Finland (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with an 8.7% share, followed by Norway (6.9%) and Belgium (4.9%). The Netherlands (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Finland (with a CAGR of +92.7%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Sweden ($X), Canada ($X) and Germany ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together accounting for 58% of global exports. Finland, Norway, Belgium and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

Finland, with a CAGR of +81.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Canada ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (-1.7%), while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports

In 2021, the amount of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers imported worldwide shrank to X tons, approximately equating 2020 figures. Overall, imports showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 0.5%. Global imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers amounted to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 11%. Global imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States was the key importer of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers in the world, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was approx. 25% of total imports in 2021. Germany (X tons) held a 9.4% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by France (7.9%) and Italy (5%). Sweden (X tons), Poland (X tons), the UK (X tons), China (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into the United States decreased at an average annual rate of -6.2% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, China (+15.2%), Sweden (+3.0%), the Czech Republic (+2.2%) and Saudi Arabia (+1.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, China emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +15.2% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Turkey (-1.2%), France (-2.3%), Italy (-4.7%), Spain (-4.9%), Poland (-6.3%), Germany (-7.2%), Belgium (-9.6%) and the UK (-11.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (+3.2 p.p.), Sweden (+2.2 p.p.) and France (+1.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while Belgium, Germany, the United States and the UK saw its share reduced by -1.7%, -2.1%, -2.9% and -3.7% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers worldwide, comprising 22% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 9.6% share of global imports. It was followed by France, with a 7.2% share.

In the United States, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers decreased by an average annual rate of -8.7% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (-8.2% per year) and France (-4.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, surging by 4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+1.7%), while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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