Northern America: Paper And Paperboard Market 2024

Paper And Paperboard Market Size in Northern America

The North American paper and paperboard market stood at $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a resilient 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper And Paperboard Production in Northern America

In value terms, paper and paperboard production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated prominent 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Paper And Paperboard Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2022, overseas shipments of paper and paperboard (creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated) were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper and paperboard exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to paper and paperboard exports from the United States stood at X%. Canada (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Canada (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the United States saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest paper and paperboard supplier in Northern America, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (X%).

Paper And Paperboard Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2022, imports of paper and paperboard (creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated) in Northern America stood at X tons, increasing by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper and paperboard imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated temperate 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of paper and paperboard imports in 2022 were Canada (X tons) and the United States (X tons), together recording X% of total import.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, the largest paper and paperboard importing markets in Northern America were the United States ($X) and Canada ($X).

The United States, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, paper and paperboard import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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