Northern America: Self-Adhesive Paper Market 2025

Self-Adhesive Paper Market Size in Northern America

In 2021, the North American self-adhesive paper market decreased by -4.4% to $X for the first time since 2013, thus ending a seven-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 8%. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Self-Adhesive Paper Production in Northern America

In value terms, self-adhesive paper production reduced modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 11%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Self-Adhesive Paper Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2021, the amount of self-adhesive paper and paperboard exported in Northern America expanded significantly to X tons, growing by 6.2% against the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 7.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, self-adhesive paper exports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States was the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which amounted to 82% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), committing an 18% share of total exports.

Exports from the United States increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Canada (+2.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Canada emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Northern America, with a CAGR of +2.4% from 2012-2021. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest self-adhesive paper supplier in Northern America, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 24% share of total exports.

In the United States, self-adhesive paper exports increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 6.5%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat 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 (-0.2%).

Self-Adhesive Paper Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2021, imports of self-adhesive paper and paperboard in Northern America expanded notably to X tons, growing by 8.4% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 18%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, self-adhesive paper imports amounted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 9%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Canada (X tons) and the United States (X tons) represented roughly 99.9% of total imports in 2021.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +5.3%).

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

Among the main importing countries, Canada, with a CAGR of +1.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, falling by -3.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by 11% 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 failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada stood at $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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