Price for Paper; Greaseproof Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Canada - 2024

Price for Paper; Greaseproof Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Canada (CIF) - 2024

The average import price for paper; greaseproof papers, in rolls or sheetses stood at $6,375 per ton in March 2024, picking up by 121% against the previous month. In general, the import price recorded strong growth. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In March 2024, the highest price was recorded for prices from Finland ($3,208 per ton) and Sweden ($3,101 per ton), while the price for Germany ($2,769 per ton) and Norway ($2,830 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From March 2023 to March 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Paper; Greaseproof Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Canada (FOB) - 2024

In March 2024, the average export price for paper; greaseproof papers, in rolls or sheetses amounted to $2,216 per ton, which is down by -6.9% against the previous month. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in January 2024 when the average export price increased by 33% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $2,609 per ton in July 2023; however, from August 2023 to March 2024, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In March 2024, the country with the highest price was the United States ($2,283 per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($1,732 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From March 2023 to March 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (0.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Paper; Greaseproof Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Canada

In 2022, approx. 20K tons of paper; greaseproof papers, in rolls or sheetses were imported into Canada; surging by 12% on 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.8% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 29%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of paper; greaseproof papers, in rolls or sheetses totaled $64M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated significant growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +23.1% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +86.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 42% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Import of Paper; Greaseproof Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Canada (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United States	6.9	5.6	8.7	12.5	21.9%
France	0.3	7.7	12.1	9.3	214.1%
Finland	4.9	3.0	4.0	5.0	0.7%
Norway	2.6	2.1	2.1	2.0	-8.4%
Sweden	1.8	1.3	0.9	1.8	0.0%
Others	17.7	20.4	29.1	33.0	23.1%
Total	34.2	40.0	56.8	63.7	23.0%

Top Suppliers of Paper; Greaseproof Papers, in Rolls or Sheets to Canada in 2022:

United States (5.2K tons)
France (1.6K tons)
Finland (1.5K tons)
Norway (0.7K tons)
Sweden (0.5K tons)

Exports of Paper; Greaseproof Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Canada

In 2022, approx. 16K tons of paper; greaseproof papers, in rolls or sheetses were exported from Canada; growing by 12% compared with the previous year. In general, exports enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 116% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of paper; greaseproof papers, in rolls or sheetses expanded markedly to $28M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 25%.