Northern America: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets 2024

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets in Northern America

In 2021, the North American market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets increased by 6.9% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, showed a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Sheets in Northern America

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets rose to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets

Exports in Northern America

For the fifth year in a row, Northern America recorded decline in overseas shipments of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets, which decreased by -0.1% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 19%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets totaled $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 7% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Canada (X tons), followed by the United States (X tons) represented the largest exporters of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets, together comprising 100% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of +4.2%).

In value terms, Canada ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021.

Canada, with a CAGR of +3.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 5.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (-0.8%).

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets

Imports in Northern America

In 2021, approx. X tons of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets were imported in Northern America; increasing by 21% on 2020. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable decline. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a pronounced setback. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) was the main importer of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets, constituting 85% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), comprising a 15% share of total imports.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets imports, with a CAGR of -1.6% from 2012 to 2021. Canada (-5.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United States (+5.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Canada saw its share reduced by -5.7% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets in Northern America, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with an 18% share of total imports.

In the United States, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets contracted by an average annual rate of -2.8% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -1.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 4.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (-1.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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