Newsprint Market

The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the global newsprint market from 2012 to 2022, including trends in consumption, production, export, and import statistics. Consumption and production volumes, as well as value forecasts, are discussed, with insights into key consuming and producing countries. The data also covers export and import trends, average prices, and growth rates for major exporting and importing countries. The market performance, growth rates, and projections for the period from 2022 to 2030 are outlined, offering valuable insights for stakeholders and investors in the newsprint industry.

Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for newsprint worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of +0.6% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 14M tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +2.5% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $13.5B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Newsprint

In 2022, approx. 14M tons of newsprint were consumed worldwide; declining by -8.2% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, consumption recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with a decrease of -2.6%. Global consumption peaked at 31M tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

The global newsprint market size fell to $11B in 2022, shrinking by -5.2% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption recorded a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the global market attained the maximum level at $23.9B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were Japan (1.9M tons), Germany (1.5M tons) and China (1.4M tons), with a combined 35% share of global consumption. The United States, India, the UK, Italy, South Korea, Malaysia, Russia, the Netherlands, Indonesia and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the key consuming countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +5.7%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced a decline in the consumption figures.

In value terms, China ($3B) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($1.2B). It was followed by Japan.

In China, the newsprint market plunged by an average annual rate of -5.9% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (-3.2% per year) and Japan (-6.2% per year).

The countries with the highest levels of newsprint per capita consumption in 2022 were Belgium (22 kg per person), Germany (18 kg per person) and the Netherlands (15 kg per person).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the key consuming countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +5.3%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced a decline in the per capita consumption figures.

Production

World Production of Newsprint

For the tenth year in a row, the global market recorded decline in production of newsprint, which decreased by -9.4% to 13M tons in 2022. In general, production showed a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume decreased by -1.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production reached the peak volume at 31M tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, newsprint production expanded slightly to $12B in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 17%. Global production peaked at $24.6B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Canada (1.9M tons), Japan (1.9M tons) and Germany (1.4M tons), together comprising 39% of global production. Russia, China, India, Norway, South Korea, the UK, Belgium, Switzerland, France and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +2.5%), while production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports

World Imports of Newsprint

For the tenth consecutive year, the global market recorded decline in overseas purchases of newsprint, which decreased by -2.9% to 6.1M tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The smallest decline of -2.7% was in 2015. Over the period under review, global imports attained the peak figure at 13M tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, newsprint imports skyrocketed to $4.7B in 2022. Overall, imports showed a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, global imports reached the maximum at $8.4B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports By Country

In 2022, the United States (1M tons), followed by Germany (592K tons), India (579K tons), China (465K tons), the UK (381K tons), Italy (354K tons) and the Netherlands (308K tons) were the main importers of newsprint, together creating 60% of total imports. France (233K tons), Poland (176K tons), Turkey (111K tons), Mexico (109K tons), Belgium (107K tons) and Sweden (96K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +13.2%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($658M), Germany ($498M) and India ($476M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 35% of global imports. China, Italy, the UK, the Netherlands, France, Poland, Mexico, Belgium, Turkey and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

China, with a CAGR of +13.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

The average newsprint import price stood at $773 per ton in 2022, jumping by 45% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in France ($901 per ton) and Italy ($854 per ton), while the United States ($650 per ton) and China ($653 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+3.0%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Newsprint

For the tenth consecutive year, the global market recorded decline in shipments abroad of newsprint, which decreased by -5.7% to 6M tons in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The smallest decline of -1.3% was in 2016. Over the period under review, the global exports attained the maximum at 12M tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, newsprint exports skyrocketed to $4.7B in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the peak figure at $8.1B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports By Country

In 2022, Canada (1.7M tons), distantly followed by Russia (815K tons), Germany (516K tons), Norway (461K tons), France (359K tons) and Belgium (354K tons) represented the major exporters of newsprint, together achieving 70% of total exports. The UK (270K tons), Sweden (260K tons), Switzerland (250K tons), Austria (235K tons), South Korea (133K tons) and Spain (118K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Canada decreased at an average annual rate of -6.5% from 2012 to 2022. Norway experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Austria (-1.8%), Germany (-2.8%), Belgium (-2.9%), Russia (-3.7%), Switzerland (-3.8%), the UK (-5.5%), France (-6.8%), Spain (-9.4%), South Korea (-15.3%) and Sweden (-16.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Russia, Norway, Germany, Belgium, Austria and Canada increased by +4.1, +3.9, +3.1, +2.1, +1.6 and +1.5 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Canada ($1.3B) remains the largest newsprint supplier worldwide, comprising 27% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($581M), with a 12% share of global exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 9.6% share.

In Canada, newsprint exports plunged by an average annual rate of -5.8% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (-2.4% per year) and Germany (+0.2% per year).

Export Prices By Country

The average newsprint export price stood at $783 per ton in 2022, surging by 45% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in the UK ($901 per ton) and Germany ($871 per ton), while South Korea ($702 per ton) and Russia ($713 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+3.5%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform