World - Printing and Writing Paper - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Printing and Writing Paper Market

Printing and writing paper market: find newly released data provided by an Ai-driven market research platform. Information provide imports, consumption, trade, companies, exports, market prices, production, and market size. Here is a breakdown by country, including the U.K., the Middle East, the U.S., EU, Latin America, China, Africa, and Russia. Market trends and outlook to 2030 are also featured in the reports.


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Printing and Writing Paper - World's Largest Markets

RatingCountry
1China
2United States
3Japan
4India
5Germany

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 printing and writing paper market increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the period from 2018-2020. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: the United States (-21.6% per year) and Japan (-10.3% per year).

Printing and Writing Paper Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
Indonesia879808665-13.0%
Belgium843844726-7.2%
Sweden756772734-1.5%
Brazil870828735-8.1%
Finland792880739-3.4%
Canada7818638031.4%
Austria866795813-3.1%
United States10561028817-12.0%
Portugal1034985859-8.9%
Germany960970925-1.8%
Netherlands9218949421.1%
Italy1010979994-0.8%
China958100610263.5%
Average911910839-4.0%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was China ($1,026 per ton), while Indonesia ($665 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 more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
Japan9199259391.1%
Spain9411001902-2.1%
France933937883-2.7%
United States896962848-2.7%
United Kingdom914908842-4.0%
Poland880865834-2.6%
Italy904898833-4.0%
Belgium8991014831-3.9%
Germany875882830-2.6%
Turkey918836767-8.6%
China946948767-10.0%
India816795746-4.4%
Singapore947960593-20.9%
Average931929864-3.7%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Japan ($939 per ton), while Singapore ($593 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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Printing and Writing Paper - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
Germany3.73.32.8-13.2%
United States43.92.7-17.4%
France2.121.7-9.7%
United Kingdom221.4-16.5%
China1.20.91.2-1.5%

In value terms, Germany ($2.8B), the United States ($2.7B) and France ($1.7B) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2020, with a combined 25% share of global imports. The UK, China, Italy, Belgium, Poland, Spain, Turkey, Japan, Singapore and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

Among the main importing countries, Singapore (+56.3% per year) 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 a decline in the imports figures.

Printing and Writing Paper - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
Germany54.53.4-17.3%
Finland3.63.42.5-16.6%
Indonesia2.92.72.1-14.8%
China2.52.81.9-12.3%
Sweden21.91.6-10.2%

In value terms, the largest printing and writing paper supplying countries worldwide were Germany ($3.4B), Finland ($2.5B) and Indonesia ($2.1B), with a combined 30% share of global exports. These countries were followed by China, Sweden, Canada, Austria, the United States, Portugal, Italy, Belgium, Brazil and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 45%.

Belgium saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Printing and Writing Paper - Market Forecast

Depressed by shrinking demand for printing and writing paper 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.

Printing and Writing Paper - Product Coverage

  • 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 market for printing and writing paper. 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 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

Company coverage:

International Paper, Georgia-Pacific Corp., Nine Dragons Paper Holdings, WestRock, Oji Holdings, Mondi, DS Smith, UPM, Stora Enso, Smurfit Kappa Group, Nippon Paper Industries, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing, Weyerhaeuser Corporation, Graphic Packaging, Nippon Paper Industries, HP, Canon, Hayes Paper Co., Xerox, Domtar, Sappi Group, Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 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. 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. 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. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
  8. 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. 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. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
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