China: Market for Printing and Writing Paper 2024

Market Size for Printing and Writing Paper in China

In 2022, the Chinese printing and writing paper market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Printing and Writing Paper in China

In value terms, printing and writing paper production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a moderate 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 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Printing and writing paper production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Printing and Writing Paper

Exports from China

In 2022, shipments abroad of printing and writing paper was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, printing and writing paper exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated modest 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

India (X tons), Japan (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the main destinations of printing and writing paper exports from China, with a combined X% share of total exports. Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Mexico, Hong Kong SAR, Bangladesh, Thailand, Taiwan (Chinese), Brazil and Russia 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 Bangladesh (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for printing and writing paper exported from China were India ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Malaysia ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Turkey, Mexico, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Thailand, Brazil, Russia, Bangladesh, Taiwan (Chinese) and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Bangladesh, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

The average printing and writing paper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Brazil (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Printing and Writing Paper

Imports into China

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of printing and writing paper decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed mild growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, printing and writing paper imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Indonesia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of printing and writing paper to China, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, printing and writing paper imports from Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Japan (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Thailand (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Indonesia stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (X% per year) and Thailand (X% per year).

In value terms, Indonesia ($X), Japan ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest printing and writing paper suppliers to China, together comprising X% of total imports. Taiwan (Chinese), Thailand, Sweden, South Korea, the United States and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Sweden, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average printing and writing paper import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a mild slump. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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