China: Paper And Paperboard Market 2024

Paper And Paperboard Market Size in China

In 2022, the Chinese paper and paperboard market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated perceptible 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Paper and paperboard consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Paper And Paperboard Production in China

In value terms, paper and paperboard production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a pronounced 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 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper And Paperboard Exports

Exports from China

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of paper and paperboard, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper and paperboard exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a prominent expansion 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 2019 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Vietnam (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main destinations of paper and paperboard exports from China, together accounting for X% of total exports. Turkey, Russia, Taiwan (Chinese), Mexico, Malaysia, Thailand, South Korea, Bangladesh, the Philippines and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising 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 Mexico (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X), India ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for paper and paperboard exported from China worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Vietnam, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

In 2022, the average paper and paperboard export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell 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 Russia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper And Paperboard Imports

Imports into China

In 2022, purchases abroad of paper and paperboard decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after six years of growth. Overall, imports, however, posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper and paperboard imports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper and paperboard imports to China, with a combined X% share of total imports. Lao People's Democratic Republic, Vietnam, Japan, Malaysia, the United States, South Korea, Sweden, Australia, Finland and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Lao People's Democratic Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper and paperboard suppliers to China were Russia ($X), Japan ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. The United States, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Sweden, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, Vietnam, Germany, Australia and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Lao People's Democratic Republic, 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 paper and paperboard import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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