Canada: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets 2024

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets in Canada

The Canadian market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets reduced slightly to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under X% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Sheets in Canada

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets

Exports from Canada

In 2022, approx. X tons of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets were exported from Canada; with an increase of X% on the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets rose to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets from Canada, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), ninefold. Ireland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Ireland (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets exports from Canada, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Ireland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Ireland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to the United States ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) and Ireland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets

Imports into Canada

In 2022, supplies from abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a pronounced decrease. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets to Canada, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets suppliers to Canada were the United States ($X), Indonesia ($X) and China ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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