Dominican Republic: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2022

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in the Dominican Republic

In 2021, the Dominican market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2019 indices. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from the Dominican Republic

In 2021, overseas shipments of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports recorded significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Haiti (X tons) was the main destination for exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from the Dominican Republic, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to Haiti exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Haiti stood at +X%.

In value terms, Haiti ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers exports from the Dominican Republic, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Haiti stood at +X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Haiti stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+X%).

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2021, purchases abroad of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, imports, however, showed a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers rose sharply to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Portugal (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to the Dominican Republic, with a combined X% share of total imports. Brazil, El Salvador, China and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by El Salvador (with a CAGR of +X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers suppliers to the Dominican Republic were the United States ($X), Portugal ($X) and South Korea ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Brazil, Sweden, China and El Salvador, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main suppliers, El Salvador, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform