U.S.: Market for Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint 2024

Market Size for Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in the U.S.

The U.S. market for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint fell slightly to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in the U.S.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint production shrank slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, production saw a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, shipments abroad of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, saw a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports from the United States, together comprising X% of total exports. Costa Rica, Guatemala, Ecuador, Japan, Italy, South Korea, Germany, Colombia, the Dominican Republic and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Ecuador (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exported from the United States were Canada ($X), Mexico ($X) and China ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Japan, Costa Rica, Guatemala, South Korea, Ecuador, Germany, Italy, Colombia, the Dominican Republic and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Costa Rica, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Costa Rica (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, purchases abroad of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint supplier to the United States, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Finland (X tons), fourfold. Sweden (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Canada was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (X% per year) and Sweden (X% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint to the United States, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Finland ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, 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 (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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