Northern America: Uncoated Filter Paper Market 2024

Uncoated Filter Paper Market Size in Northern America

The North American uncoated filter paper market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, surging by 2.2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a slight shrinkage. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Uncoated Filter Paper Production in Northern America

In value terms, uncoated filter paper production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 9.6%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Uncoated Filter Paper Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2022, the amount of uncoated filter paper and paperboard exported in Northern America reached X tons, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 3.7%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated filter paper exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 28% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States dominates exports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. 98% of total exports in 2022. Canada (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from the United States decreased at an average annual rate of -6.6% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Canada (+9.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Canada emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Northern America, with a CAGR of +9.9% from 2012-2022. Canada (+1.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the United States saw its share reduced by -1.9% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest uncoated filter paper supplier in Northern America, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 2.1% share of total exports.

In the United States, uncoated filter paper exports declined by an average annual rate of -6.3% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -11.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 24%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+0.4%).

Uncoated Filter Paper Imports

Imports in Northern America

For the third year in a row, Northern America recorded growth in overseas purchases of uncoated filter paper and paperboard, which increased by 32% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports posted a strong expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, uncoated filter paper imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a resilient expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United States represented the largest importer of uncoated filter paper and paperboard in Northern America, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. 76% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), making up a 24% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to uncoated filter paper imports into the United States stood at +6.8%. At the same time, Canada (+7.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Canada emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Northern America, with a CAGR of +7.7% from 2012-2022. While the share of Canada (+1.5 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported uncoated filter paper and paperboard in Northern America, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 27% share of total imports.

In the United States, uncoated filter paper imports increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 31% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the import price increased by 41%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+6.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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