China: Market for Coated Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Coated Printing and Writing Papers in China

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Chinese market for coated printing and writing papers, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Coated Printing and Writing Papers in China

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Exports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from China

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of coated printing and writing papers, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a mild increase 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 2020 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

India (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) were the main destinations of coated printing and writing paper exports from China, with a combined X% share of total exports. The United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Bangladesh, Mexico, Taiwan (Chinese), Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Thailand, Brazil and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Bangladesh (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for coated printing and writing paper exported from China were India ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Malaysia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. The United Arab Emirates, Mexico, Turkey, Bangladesh, Thailand, Indonesia, Taiwan (Chinese), Saudi Arabia, Brazil and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Bangladesh, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for coated printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Vietnam ($X per ton) and Thailand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) and Turkey ($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 Mexico (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into China

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of coated printing and writing papers decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a mild descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper imports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Japan (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of coated printing and writing paper to China, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, coated printing and writing paper imports from Japan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by South Korea (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Japan amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and South Korea (X% per year).

In value terms, Japan ($X), Germany ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) constituted the largest coated printing and writing paper suppliers to China, together comprising X% of total imports. South Korea, Sweden, Austria, the United States, Finland and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Austria, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for coated printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Japan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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