China: Graphic Papers Market 2024

Graphic Papers Market Size in China

In 2022, the Chinese graphic papers market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Graphic papers consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Graphic Papers Production in China

In value terms, graphic papers production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a tangible 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Graphic papers production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Graphic Papers Exports

Exports from China

In 2022, shipments abroad of graphic papers was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, graphic papers exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a slight 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 reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

India (X tons), Japan (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the main destinations of graphic papers exports from China, together comprising X% of total exports. Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Mexico, Hong Kong SAR, Bangladesh, Thailand, Taiwan (Chinese), Indonesia and Brazil 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 graphic papers exported from China were India ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Malaysia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Turkey, Mexico, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Thailand, Brazil, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Taiwan (Chinese) and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average graphic papers export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brazil (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Graphic Papers Imports

Imports into China

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of graphic papers decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a notable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, graphic papers imports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw tangible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and Japan (X tons) were the main suppliers of graphic papers imports to China, 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 Russia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Japan ($X) appeared to be the largest graphic papers suppliers to China, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Russia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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 graphic papers import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($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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