Canada - Graphic Papers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingCanada's Graphic Papers Export Drops 12% to $4.7 Billion in 2023
Canada Graphic Papers Exports
After two years of growth, overseas shipments of graphic papers decreased by -14.5% to 4.9M tons in 2023. Overall, exports saw a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 2.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at 9.2M tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, graphic papers exports contracted to $4.7B (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when exports increased by 27% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $7.2B in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Graphic Papers in Canada (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| United States | 3,594 | 3,533 | 3,015 | 2,562 | 2,358 | 2,563 | 2,385 | 1,898 | 2,063 | 2,602 | 2,197 |
| India | 223 | 198 | 172 | 171 | 162 | 186 | 151 | 95.7 | 103 | 182 | 239 |
| United Kingdom | 46.9 | 81.8 | 87.9 | 102 | 79.9 | 95.1 | 103 | 59.5 | 55.9 | 85.7 | 119 |
| Mexico | 32.4 | 46.8 | 38.4 | 73.2 | 61.9 | 73.0 | 69.2 | 45.8 | 55.7 | 65.1 | 77.2 |
| Brazil | 183 | 184 | 111 | 63.8 | 53.0 | 62.0 | 43.5 | 12.6 | 13.0 | 20.7 | 13.8 |
| Others | 3,073 | 2,833 | 2,401 | 2,070 | 1,954 | 2,381 | 2,271 | 1,805 | 1,873 | 2,352 | 2,031 |
| Total | 7,153 | 6,876 | 5,826 | 5,042 | 4,668 | 5,361 | 5,023 | 3,916 | 4,164 | 5,308 | 4,676 |
Exports by Country
the United States (2.3M tons) was the main destination for graphic papers exports from Canada, accounting for a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, graphic papers exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (356K tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the UK (150K tons), with a 3.1% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States totaled -6.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (+0.1% per year) and the UK (+7.3% per year).
In value terms, the United States ($2.2B) remains the key foreign market for graphic papers exports from Canada, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($239M), with a 5.1% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 2.5% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled -4.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (+0.7% per year) and the UK (+9.7% per year).
Exports by Type
Printing and writing paper (3.1M tons) and newsprint (1.8M tons) were the main products of graphic papers exports from Canada.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the major product types, was attained by printing and writing paper (with a CAGR of -5.9%).
In value terms, printing and writing paper ($3.4B) remains the largest type of graphic papers exported from Canada, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by newsprint ($1.3B), with a 27% share of total exports.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of the value of printing and writing paper exports amounted to -3.5%.
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the graphic papers price amounted to $955 per ton (FOB, Canada), increasing by 3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2013 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($957 per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($508 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the graphic papers market in Canada. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 1671 - Newsprint
- FCL 1612 - Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical
- FCL 1615 - Printing and writing papers, uncoated, wood free
- FCL 1616 - Printing and writing papers, coated
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
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- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
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- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
