U.S. Paper (Except Newsprint) Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030
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Contents:
- Paper Price in the United States (CIF) - 2022
- Paper Price in the United States (FOB) - 2022
- Paper Imports in the United States
- Paper Exports in the United States
Paper Price in the United States (CIF) - 2022
In 2022, the average paper import price amounted to $1.4 per square meter, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 73%. The import price peaked at $4,969 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 ($1.4 per square meter) and Mexico ($1.4 per square meter), while the price for France ($1.4 per square meter) and South Korea ($1.4 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 (-50.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
Paper Price in the United States (FOB) - 2022
The average paper export price stood at $2.2 per square meter in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, faced a precipitous decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 15%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $526 per square meter. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.
Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were India ($2.2 per square meter) and China ($2.2 per square meter), while the average price for exports to Germany ($2.2 per square meter) and Canada ($2.2 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 (-25.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
Paper Imports in the United States
Paper imports into the United States surged to 3.6B square meters in 2022, with an increase of 43% against 2021. Overall, imports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 280,657% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, paper imports skyrocketed to $5.2B in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.5% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +58.4% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Import of Paper in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Canada | 1,177 | 1,009 | 1,182 | 1,503 | 8.5% |
| Finland | 450 | 349 | 441 | 654 | 13.3% |
| Germany | 327 | 283 | 309 | 470 | 12.9% |
| South Korea | 361 | 232 | 209 | 344 | -1.6% |
| Mexico | 180 | 204 | 182 | 276 | 15.3% |
| Italy | 97.8 | 97.9 | 147 | 240 | 34.9% |
| France | 143 | 133 | 169 | 197 | 11.3% |
| Brazil | 158 | 94.9 | 107 | 188 | 6.0% |
| Indonesia | 206 | 151 | 80.0 | 174 | -5.5% |
| Portugal | 122 | 92.7 | 132 | 172 | 12.1% |
| Austria | 73.4 | 72.0 | 86.6 | 123 | 18.8% |
| India | 34.4 | 30.5 | 47.0 | 101 | 43.2% |
| United Kingdom | 65.2 | 51.9 | 59.6 | 86.0 | 9.7% |
| Others | 656 | 465 | 457 | 649 | -0.4% |
| Total | 4,051 | 3,267 | 3,607 | 5,176 | 8.5% |
Top Suppliers of Paper to the United States in 2022:
- Canada (1053.1M square meters)
- Finland (458.6M square meters)
- Germany (329.1M square meters)
- South Korea (241.2M square meters)
- Mexico (193.4M square meters)
- Italy (167.9M square meters)
- France (138.3M square meters)
- Brazil (131.5M square meters)
- Indonesia (122.0M square meters)
- Portugal (120.6M square meters)
- Austria (85.9M square meters)
- India (71.0M square meters)
- United Kingdom (60.2M square meters)
Paper Exports in the United States
For the fourth consecutive year, the United States recorded growth in overseas shipments of paper (except newsprint), which increased by 14% to 1.1B square meters in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 9,590% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, paper exports expanded remarkably to $2.4B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Export of Paper in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Canada | 841 | 720 | 838 | 985 | 5.4% |
| Mexico | 473 | 365 | 443 | 554 | 5.4% |
| Germany | 51.3 | 36.4 | 50.7 | 107 | 27.8% |
| China | 83.2 | 75.4 | 87.0 | 79.5 | -1.5% |
| United Kingdom | 104 | 87.9 | 78.9 | 72.6 | -11.3% |
| Guatemala | 43.4 | 27.6 | 42.4 | 60.2 | 11.5% |
| India | 46.5 | 25.5 | 34.9 | 44.0 | -1.8% |
| Netherlands | 40.8 | 43.5 | 34.3 | 41.6 | 0.6% |
| Others | 567 | 498 | 524 | 483 | -5.2% |
| Total | 2,250 | 1,879 | 2,133 | 2,427 | 2.6% |
Top Export Markets for Paper from the United States in 2022:
- Canada (448.2M square meters)
- Mexico (251.3M square meters)
- Germany (48.8M square meters)
- China (35.9M square meters)
- United Kingdom (32.8M square meters)
- Guatemala (27.3M square meters)
- India (19.6M square meters)
- Netherlands (18.9M square meters)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the paper market in the U.S.. 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:
- NAICS 322121 - Paper (except newsprint) mills
Companies mentioned:
- International Paper Company
- Kimberly-Clark Corporation
- Sca Americas
- Pratt Industries (u.s.a.)
- P. H. Glatfelter Company
- Clearwater Paper Corporation
- Kapstone Paper and Packaging Corporation
- Neenah Paper, Appvion
- Hollingsworth & Vose Company
- Nice-Pak Products
- Expera Specialty Solutions
- Sca Tissue North America
- Crane & Co.
- Blue Ridge Paper Products
- SDW Holdings Corporation
- Longview Fibre Paper and Packaging
- Wausau Paper Corp.
- Simpson Investment Company
- Cellu Tissue Holdings
- Kamilche Company
- Newpage Holding Corporation
- Verso Paper Holdings
- Cycle Link (u.s.a.)
- Verso Paper Management
- New-Indy Containerboard
- Mondi Bags Usa
Country coverage:
- United States
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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