U.S.: Uncoated Felt Paper Market 2025

Uncoated Felt Paper Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. uncoated felt paper market reduced sharply to $X in 2022, falling by -57.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Uncoated felt paper consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Uncoated Felt Paper Production in the U.S.

In value terms, uncoated felt paper production stood at $X in 2022. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 9.5% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Uncoated Felt Paper Exports

Exports from the U.S.

For the third consecutive year, the United States recorded growth in shipments abroad of uncoated felt paper and paperboard, which increased by 81% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a perceptible slump. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated felt paper exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for uncoated felt paper exports from the United States, accounting for a 86% share of total exports. Moreover, uncoated felt paper exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Korea (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada stood at -4.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (+71.2% per year) and Australia (+4.7% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncoated felt paper and paperboard exports from the United States, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a 17% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada amounted to -7.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (+71.2% per year) and Australia (+4.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average uncoated felt paper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -23.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 14% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 Australia (+0.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Uncoated Felt Paper Imports

Imports into the U.S.

For the sixth year in a row, the United States recorded decline in overseas purchases of uncoated felt paper and paperboard, which decreased by -14.6% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 14% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, uncoated felt paper imports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 11%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) was the main supplier of uncoated felt paper to the United States, with a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, uncoated felt paper imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Canada amounted to -14.6%.

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated felt paper and paperboard to the United States, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a 4.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada stood at -11.3%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average uncoated felt paper import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 43%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+3.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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