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Graphic Papers Market

Graphic papers market: read the latest datasets enhanced by an Ai-driven market intelligence platform. Datasets cover exports, imports, market prices, trade, companies, production, consumption, and market size. There is a breakdown by country, including the U.S., Latin America, Africa, China, the Middle East, the U.K., EU, and Russia. Market dynamics and outlook to 2030 are also featured in the reports.

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Graphic Papers - World's Largest Markets

Rating	Country
1	China
2	United States
3	Japan
4	India
5	Germany

In value terms, China led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States. It was followed by Japan.

In China, the graphic papers market expanded at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the period from 2018-2020. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: the United States (-20.6% per year) and Japan (-11.4% per year).

Graphic Papers Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2018-2020
Russia	643	646	443	-17.0%
Canada	691	712	638	-3.9%
Indonesia	870	803	663	-12.7%
Belgium	773	768	676	-6.5%
Sweden	713	730	689	-1.7%
Finland	778	862	718	-3.9%
Brazil	870	828	735	-8.1%
Austria	830	769	773	-3.5%
United States	1004	965	804	-10.5%
Portugal	1034	985	859	-8.9%
Germany	929	937	887	-2.3%
Italy	1006	977	994	-0.6%
China	956	1007	1028	3.7%
Average	850	850	775	-4.6%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was China ($1,028 per ton), while Russia ($443 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2018-2020
Netherlands	880	884	885	0.3%
Spain	900	959	876	-1.3%
France	901	911	856	-2.5%
Belgium	874	968	810	-3.7%
Poland	849	836	794	-3.3%
United Kingdom	848	844	789	-3.5%
Germany	830	835	787	-2.6%
United States	827	883	772	-3.4%
Italy	822	816	754	-4.2%
Turkey	864	800	722	-8.6%
China	904	870	712	-11.3%
Singapore	874	877	587	-18.0%
India	683	671	574	-8.3%
Average	871	870	805	-3.8%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($885 per ton), while India ($574 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

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Graphic Papers - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	billion USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
United States	4.9	4.8	3.3	-18.5%
Germany	4.2	3.7	3.1	-14.0%
France	2.3	2.2	1.8	-10.5%
United Kingdom	2.3	2.2	1.6	-17.9%
China	1.3	1	1.4	5.3%

In value terms, the largest graphic papers importing markets worldwide were the United States ($3.3B), Germany ($3.1B) and France ($1.8B), together accounting for 26% of global imports. The UK, China, Italy, Belgium, Poland, India, the Netherlands, Spain, Turkey and Singapore lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Singapore recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Graphic Papers - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	billion USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
Germany	5.3	4.8	3.6	-17.2%
Finland	3.8	3.6	2.6	-16.7%
Canada	3.6	3.2	2.4	-17.9%
Indonesia	3	2.7	2.1	-15.5%
China	2.5	2.8	1.9	-12.4%

In value terms, the largest graphic papers supplying countries worldwide were Germany ($3.6B), Finland ($2.6B) and Canada ($2.4B), with a combined 29% share of global exports. Indonesia, China, Sweden, Austria, the United States, Belgium, Portugal, Italy, Brazil and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.

Among the main exporting countries, Belgium 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 a decline in the exports figures.

Graphic Papers - Market Forecast

Depressed by shrinking demand for graphic papers worldwide, the market is expected to continue its downward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to depress the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Graphic Papers - Product Coverage

HS 4801 - Newsprint, in rolls or sheets
HS 480261 - Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); over 10% by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, in rolls
HS 480262 - Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); over 10% by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, in sheets 435mm or less by 297mm or less (unfolded)
HS 480269 - Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); over 10% by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, other than rolls, other than sheets 435mm or less by 297mm or less (unfolded)
HS 480210 - Paper and paperboard; uncoated, for writing, printing, other graphic use, non-perforated punch-cards and punch tape paper, in rolls or rectangular sheets, of any size, other than paper of heading no. 4801 or 4803, hand-made paper or paperboard
HS 480220 - Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); of a kind used as a base for photo-sensitive, heat-sensitive or electro-sensitive paper or paperboard, in rolls or sheets
HS 480254 - Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weighing less than 40g/m2, in rolls or sheets
HS 480255 - Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weighing 40g/m2 to 150g/m2, in rolls
HS 480256 - Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weight 40-150g/m2, in sheets 435mm or less by 297mm or less (unfolded)
HS 480257 - Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weight 40-150g/m2, n.e.c. in item no. 4802.55 or 4802.56
HS 480258 - Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weighing more than 150g/m2, rolls over 15cm wide or sheets one side over 36cm, other side over 15cm
HS 4809 - Carbon paper, self copy paper, and other copying or transfer papers (including coated or impregnated paper for duplicator stencils or offset plates), whether or not printed, in rolls or sheets
HS 481013 - Paper and paperboard; coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing & writing, graphics, containing no, or not more than 10% by weight of total fibres obtained by mechanical or chemi-mechanical process, in rolls
HS 481014 - Paper and paperboard; coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing/writing/graphics, having 10% or less by weight of total fibres got mechanical/chemi-mechanical process,sheets, sides 435mm or less by 297mm or less, unfolded,
HS 481019 - Paper and paperboard; coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing/writing/graphics, having 10% or less by weight of total fibres got by mechanical/chemi-mechanical process, sides exceeding 435mm and 297mm, unfolded, sheets
HS 481022 - Paper and paperboard; coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, having more than 10% of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibres, for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, light-weight coated paper, in rolls or sheets
HS 481029 - Paper and paperboard; coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, having more than 10% of mechanically processed fibres, (excluding light-weight paper), for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, in rolls or sheets

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global graphic papers market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 1671 - Newsprint
FCL 1612 - Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical
FCL 1615 - Printing and writing papers, uncoated, wood free
FCL 1616 - Printing and writing papers, coated

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

Global market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Global production, split by region and country
Global trade (exports and imports)
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
19. Production, By Country, 2023
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
32. Export Prices, 2012–2023