U.S.: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls in the U.S.

The U.S. market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls expanded significantly to $X in 2021, picking up by 5.7% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 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 Rolls in the U.S.

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls rose to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 9.7%. Production of peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from the U.S.

For the fourth consecutive year, the United States recorded decline in shipments abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls, which decreased by -19% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports faced a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports 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 rolls reduced to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 27%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Guatemala (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls from the United States, with a combined 73% share of total exports. India, the Dominican Republic, China, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nigeria, Egypt, Peru, Germany and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +41.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls exported from the United States were Canada ($X), Mexico ($X) and Guatemala ($X), with a combined 78% share of total exports. The Dominican Republic, China, India, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Nigeria, Peru, Egypt, Germany and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

India, with a CAGR of +38.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 12% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 13%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Nigeria ($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 Peru (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls into the United States reached X tons, growing by 4.4% on the previous year. Over the period under review, total imports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +72.9% against 2013 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 26%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls rose markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -9.5% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls to the United States, with a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Finland (X tons), sevenfold. Portugal (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Canada amounted to +1.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (+11.1% per year) and Portugal (+92.9% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls to the United States, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Finland ($X), with a 7.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (+8.3% per year) and Portugal (+80.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 2.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (-1.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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