Mexico: Market for Coated Printing and Writing Papers 2025

Market Size for Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Mexico

After two years of decline, the Mexican market for coated printing and writing papers increased by 24% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a abrupt setback. Coated printing and writing paper consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Mexico

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production faced a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 24%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Mexico

In 2021, overseas shipments of coated printing and writing papers decreased by -41.3% to X tons, falling for the fifth year in a row after five years of growth. In general, exports saw a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 195%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper exports dropped significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a slight increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 193%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for coated printing and writing paper exports from Mexico, with a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, coated printing and writing paper exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Cuba (X tons), fivefold. Guatemala (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cuba (+21.1% per year) and Guatemala (-3.0% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for coated printing and writing papers exports from Mexico, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Guatemala ($X), with an 8.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Honduras, with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States amounted to +6.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Guatemala (-2.1% per year) and Honduras (+2.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for coated printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 29% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 40%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cuba ($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 United States (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Mexico

In 2021, overseas purchases of coated 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. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest coated printing and writing paper supplier to Mexico, accounting for a 36% share of total imports. Moreover, coated printing and writing paper imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold. Finland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States amounted to -4.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+4.1% per year) and Finland (-1.0% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X), China ($X) and Finland ($X) appeared to be the largest coated printing and writing paper suppliers to Mexico, together comprising 56% of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Austria, Italy, Spain and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 25%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of +5.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for coated printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -25.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 9.1%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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