Global Handmade Paper Market 2024

Handmade Paper Market Size

The global handmade paper market reduced slightly to $X in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the global market failed to regain momentum.

Handmade Paper Production

In value terms, handmade paper production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 18% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, global production growth failed to regain momentum.

Handmade Paper Exports

Exports

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of handmade paper and paperboard increased by 42% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. The global exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, handmade paper exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. The global exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, India (X tons) was the largest exporter of handmade paper and paperboard, mixing up 33% of total exports. Japan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 15% share, followed by France (11%), the United States (9.3%), Saudi Arabia (5.2%) and China (4.8%). The UK (X tons), Kuwait (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from India increased at an average annual rate of +9.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Japan (+47.4%), Kuwait (+16.9%), the United States (+14.2%), South Africa (+5.1%) and the United Arab Emirates (+1.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Japan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +47.4% from 2012-2021. Saudi Arabia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, France (-3.5%), China (-4.6%) and the UK (-20.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of India (+17 p.p.), Japan (+15 p.p.), the United States (+6.3 p.p.) and Kuwait (+2.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2012-2021, the share of China (-3.1 p.p.), France (-5.2 p.p.) and the UK (-25.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest handmade paper supplying countries worldwide were Japan ($X), China ($X) and India ($X), with a combined 58% share of global exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Japan, with a CAGR of +30.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average handmade paper export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+5.8%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Handmade Paper Imports

Imports

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of handmade paper and paperboard increased by 3.6% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 22%. Global imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, handmade paper imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 24%. Over the period under review, global imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, France (X tons) was the main importer of handmade paper and paperboard, creating 44% of total imports. The Netherlands (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Poland (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 18% share of total imports. The following importers - the UK (X tons), Solomon Islands (X tons), India (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Greece (X tons) - together made up 16% of total imports.

France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of handmade paper and paperboard. At the same time, Solomon Islands (+126.6%), Burkina Faso (+45.3%), Canada (+30.2%) and the Netherlands (+1.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Solomon Islands emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +126.6% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Greece (-2.4%), Poland (-5.9%), the UK (-11.3%) and India (-14.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of France (+15 p.p.), the Netherlands (+4.4 p.p.), Solomon Islands (+3.3 p.p.), Burkina Faso (+2.3 p.p.) and Canada (+1.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2012-2021, the share of the UK (-3.4 p.p.) and India (-4.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, France ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported handmade paper and paperboard worldwide, comprising 29% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 12% share of global imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in France was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (+4.0% per year) and Poland (-0.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average handmade paper import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 16% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 17%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while Solomon Islands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+5.4%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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