U.S.: Paper Market 2025

Paper Market Size in the U.S.

In 2022, the U.S. paper market increased by X% to $X.5B, rising for the fourth year in a row after five years of decline. Overall, consumption saw a significant increase. Paper consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Paper Production in the U.S.

In value terms, paper production amounted to $X in 2022. In general, production, however, showed a slight descent. Paper production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Paper Exports

Exports from the U.S.

For the fourth consecutive year, the United States recorded growth in overseas shipments of paper (except newsprint), which increased by X% to X square meters in 2022. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, paper exports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a pronounced decline. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X square meters), Mexico (X square meters) and Germany (X square meters) were the main destinations of paper exports from the United States, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Mexico (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for paper exported from the United States were Canada ($X), Mexico ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 paper export price amounted to $X per square meter, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a significant curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were India ($X per square meter) and China ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per square meter) and Canada ($X per square meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Paper Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, overseas purchases of paper (except newsprint) increased by X% to X square meters, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, paper imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2013 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X square meters) constituted the largest paper supplier to the United States, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, paper imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Finland (X square meters), twofold. Germany (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Canada stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (X% per year) and Germany (X.9% per year).

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

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada stood at X%. 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 paper import price amounted to $X per square meter, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a precipitous setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per square meter in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the UK ($X per square meter) and Mexico ($X per square meter), while the price for France ($X per square meter) and South Korea ($X per square meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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