Canada: Photographic Paper Market 2024

Photographic Paper Market Size in Canada

For the ninth year in a row, the Canadian photographic paper market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -17.3% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the market value decreased by -6.6%. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Photographic Paper Exports

Exports from Canada

Photographic paper exports from Canada rose remarkably to X square meters in 2021, increasing by 8.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a sharp curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 307% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, photographic paper exports fell sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 288% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X square meters), the United States (X square meters) and Cuba (X square meters) were the main destinations of photographic paper exports from Canada, with a combined 97% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +18.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the United States ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for photographic paper, paperboard and textiles exports from Canada, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 24% share of total exports. It was followed by Cuba, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States amounted to -23.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+6.0% per year) and Cuba (-22.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average photographic paper export price stood at $X per square meter in 2021, with a decrease of -66.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 98% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per square meter in 2020, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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Photographic Paper Imports

Imports into Canada

In 2021, the amount of photographic paper, paperboard and textiles imported into Canada reduced markedly to X square meters, which is down by -16.9% against 2020. Overall, imports saw a abrupt decline. The smallest decline of -5% was in 2017. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, photographic paper imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The smallest decline of -6.6% was in 2017. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X square meters) was the main photographic paper supplier to Canada, accounting for a 91% share of total imports. Moreover, photographic paper imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X square meters), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X square meters), with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States totaled -14.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+8.0% per year) and Germany (-2.2% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of photographic paper, paperboard and textiles to Canada, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 4.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States totaled -14.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+12.2% per year) and Germany (-3.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average photographic paper import price stood at $X per square meter in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 14% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per square meter), while the price for the United States ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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