U.S. - Recovered Paper - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Contents:
- Recovered Paper Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023
- Recovered Paper Price in the United States (CIF) - 2023
- Recovered Paper Exports in the United States
- Recovered Paper Imports in the United States
Recovered Paper Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023
In September 2023, the average recovered paper export price amounted to $183 per ton, almost unchanged from the previous month. Overall, the export price, however, showed a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in February 2023 when the average export price increased by 4% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $210 per ton in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to September 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($227 per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($145 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+0.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
Recovered Paper Price in the United States (CIF) - 2023
The average recovered paper import price stood at $143 per ton in September 2023, falling by -3.3% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2023 when the average import price increased by 18% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $173 per ton in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to September 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($148 per ton), while the price for Canada amounted to $142 per ton.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (-0.6%).
Recovered Paper Exports in the United States
In 2022, approx. 16M tons of recovered paper were exported from the United States; reducing by -4.6% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 13% against the previous year.
In value terms, recovered paper exports reached $3.3B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 35%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
| Export of Recovered Paper in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| India | 484 | 307 | 756 | 715 | 13.9% |
| Mexico | 288 | 280 | 500 | 608 | 28.3% |
| Thailand | 61.6 | 88.4 | 363 | 386 | 84.4% |
| Vietnam | 129 | 183 | 360 | 337 | 37.7% |
| Malaysia | 22.7 | 54.0 | 138 | 215 | 111.6% |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 121 | 133 | 219 | 185 | 15.2% |
| Canada | 128 | 131 | 176 | 165 | 8.8% |
| South Korea | 151 | 140 | 162 | 152 | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | 119 | 67.6 | 98.5 | 96.3 | -6.8% |
| China | 903 | 796 | 97.2 | 68.3 | -57.7% |
| Others | 290 | 238 | 391 | 341 | 5.5% |
| Total | 2,698 | 2,419 | 3,260 | 3,269 | 6.6% |
Top Export Markets for Recovered Paper from the United States in 2022:
- India (3.6M tons)
- Mexico (2.3M tons)
- Thailand (2.0M tons)
- Vietnam (1.8M tons)
- Malaysia (1.2M tons)
- Taiwan (Chinese) (0.9M tons)
- Canada (0.8M tons)
- South Korea (0.8M tons)
- Indonesia (0.5M tons)
- China (0.3M tons)
Recovered Paper Imports in the United States
In 2022, overseas purchases of recovered paper decreased by -5.8% to 827K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +17.2% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +61.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 44%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 878K tons, and then reduced in the following year.
In value terms, recovered paper imports rose modestly to $138M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +16.1% 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 +71.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 67% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
| Import of Recovered Paper in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Canada | 84.5 | 77.2 | 131 | 134 | 16.6% |
| Mexico | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.1 | -2.1% |
| Others | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 17.0% |
| Total | 88.4 | 80.8 | 135 | 138 | 16.0% |
Top Suppliers of Recovered Paper to the United States in 2022:
- Canada (806.7K tons)
- Mexico (17.0K tons)
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Product coverage:
- FCL 1669 - Recovered paper
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
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- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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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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Since China’s ban on recovered paper imports came into force in 2021, the U.S. offset losses from reduced trade with China by redirecting export flows to India, Thailand, Vietnam, Brazil, Singapore, Malaysia and some other countries. In the first seven months of 2021, American exports reached $1.9B, picking up +44% against the same period in 2020. India topped the ranking of major importers of recovered paper from the U.S., taking the place of the last year’s leader, China. Compared to other leading importers, Brazil recorded the highest spike in recovered paper purchases from the U.S.
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Increasing at an average annual rate of +2.0% during the past thirteen years, the global recovered paper market totaled $46.4B in 2021.
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Paper waste exporters worldwide now have to shift their supply chains: China, a global key processor of imported waste, banned solid waste imports in 2021. Countries with insufficient domestic paper processing capacity will now be forced to develop these facilities, against the current global trend towards the circular economy.
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Since China’s ban on recovered paper imports came into force in 2021, the U.S. offset losses from reduced trade with China by redirecting export flows to India, Thailand, Vietnam, Brazil, Singapore, Malaysia and some other countries. In the first seven months of 2021, American exports reached $1.9B, picking up +44% against the same period in 2020. India topped the ranking of major importers of recovered paper from the U.S., taking the place of the last year’s leader, China. Compared to other leading importers, Brazil recorded the highest spike in recovered paper purchases from the U.S.
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Increasing at an average annual rate of +2.0% during the past thirteen years, the global recovered paper market totaled $46.4B in 2021.
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Paper waste exporters worldwide now have to shift their supply chains: China, a global key processor of imported waste, banned solid waste imports in 2021. Countries with insufficient domestic paper processing capacity will now be forced to develop these facilities, against the current global trend towards the circular economy.
