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

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

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the U.S. market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets, when its value increased by 7.6% to $X. In general, consumption, however, showed a pronounced setback. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Sheets 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 sheets reached $X in 2021. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from the U.S.

For the fifth 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 sheets, which decreased by -7.9% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 22% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets fell slightly to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 9% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets from the United States, with a 38% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X tons), fourfold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada totaled -9.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (-7.8% per year) and the UK (-11.2% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets exports from the United States, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada amounted to -8.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (-8.6% per year) and the UK (-13.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets amounted to $X per ton, growing by 7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 8.3%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Netherlands (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

Imports into the U.S.

Imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets into the United States surged to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 24% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 26%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 23%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Canada (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets to the United States, together comprising 61% of total imports. These countries were followed by the United Arab Emirates, Israel, Finland, Germany, Thailand, India, South Korea and Colombia, which together accounted for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +202.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($X), Portugal ($X) and Brazil ($X) constituted the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets suppliers to the United States, with a combined 63% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Germany, Finland, India, Thailand, South Korea and Colombia, which together accounted for a further 30%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +215.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 6.2% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average import prices remained 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 Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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