Hong Kong SAR, China: Market for Printing and Writing Paper 2025

Market Size for Printing and Writing Paper in Hong Kong SAR, China

After eight years of decline, the Hong Kong printing and writing paper market increased by 3.2% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption continues to indicate a deep setback. Printing and writing paper consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Printing and Writing Paper

Exports from Hong Kong SAR, China

In 2022, the amount of printing and writing paper exported from Hong Kong SAR declined remarkably to X tons, waning by -45.6% against 2021 figures. In general, exports recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 20%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, printing and writing paper exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for printing and writing paper exports from Hong Kong SAR, accounting for a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, printing and writing paper exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Macao SAR (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Mexico (X tons), with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China amounted to -18.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Macao SAR (-2.9% per year) and Mexico (+75.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for printing and writing paper exports from Hong Kong SAR, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Macao SAR ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China totaled -15.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Macao SAR (-3.0% per year) and Mexico (+70.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average printing and writing paper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 17% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bangladesh ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Printing and Writing Paper

Imports into Hong Kong SAR, China

In 2022, the amount of printing and writing paper imported into Hong Kong SAR contracted dramatically to X tons, declining by -16.6% against 2021. Overall, imports faced a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 1.6% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, printing and writing paper imports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 5.1%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of printing and writing paper to Hong Kong SAR, accounting for a 56% share of total imports. Moreover, printing and writing paper imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Indonesia (X tons), fivefold. Thailand (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at -8.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (-8.7% per year) and Thailand (-13.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of printing and writing paper to Hong Kong SAR, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Indonesia ($X), with a 9.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at -8.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (-8.9% per year) and Thailand (-12.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average printing and writing paper import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 5.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 9.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Australia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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