U.S.: Gummed Paper Market 2025

Gummed Paper Market Size in the U.S.

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in the U.S. gummed paper market, when its value decreased by -16.9% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Gummed Paper Production in the U.S.

In value terms, gummed paper production declined modestly to $X in 2021. Overall, the total production indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +59.7% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 21% against the previous year. Gummed paper production peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Gummed Paper Exports

Exports from the U.S.

For the fifth year in a row, the United States recorded growth in overseas shipments of gummed paper and paperboard (excluding self-adhesives), which increased by 24% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, gummed paper exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 51%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for gummed paper exports from the United States, with a 50% share of total exports. Moreover, gummed paper exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada amounted to +21.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+7.0% per year) and the UK (+26.3% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for gummed paper and paperboard (excluding self-adhesives) exports from the United States, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada stood at +25.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+6.5% per year) and the UK (+24.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average gummed paper export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 6.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($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 Canada (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Gummed Paper Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of gummed paper and paperboard (excluding self-adhesives), when their volume increased by 15% to X tons. Overall, total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% 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 -12.8% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, gummed paper imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest gummed paper supplier to the United States, accounting for a 85% share of total imports. Moreover, gummed paper imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Korea (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with a 2.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Canada stood at +3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (+29.5% per year) and Italy (+45.7% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of gummed paper and paperboard (excluding self-adhesives) to the United States, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 3.2% share of total imports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Canada stood at -2.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+36.4% per year) and South Korea (+27.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average gummed paper import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (-1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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