World - Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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The article discusses the rising demand for uncoated wood free printing and writing paper globally, predicting an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. Forecasts show a slight increase in market performance with anticipated growth in volume and value terms. Consumption and production patterns are analyzed, highlighting key countries such as China, the United States, and India. The article also covers import and export trends, average prices, and notable growth rates in the industry.
Market Forecast
Driven by rising demand for uncoated wood free printing and writing paper worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of +1.8% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 49M tons by the end of 2030.
In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +3.4% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $61.4B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.
Consumption
World Consumption of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers
In 2022, consumption of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers decreased by -5.8% to 43M tons, falling for the third consecutive year after six years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 2.4% against the previous year. Global consumption peaked at 51M tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.
The revenue of the market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers worldwide dropped modestly to $46.8B in 2022, stabilizing at 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). Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the market value increased by 9.1%. Global consumption peaked at $51.6B in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.
Consumption By Country
China (13M tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of consumption of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers, comprising approx. 31% of total volume. Moreover, consumption of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States (5.7M tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by India (3.6M tons), with an 8.4% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in China totaled +1.4%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of consumption growth: the United States (-3.7% per year) and India (+8.5% per year).
In value terms, China ($14.4B) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($6.8B). It was followed by India.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China totaled +2.8%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: the United States (-2.9% per year) and India (+6.4% per year).
The countries with the highest levels of uncoated wood free printing and writing paper per capita consumption in 2022 were the United States (17 kg per person), Germany (16 kg per person) and Italy (14 kg per person).
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of papers, amongst the key consuming countries, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +31.1%), while papers for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Production
World Production of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers
In 2022, production of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers decreased by -4.7% to 43M tons, falling for the third year in a row after eight years of growth. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 2.1%. Global production peaked at 50M tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, production of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers fell to $44.1B in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 11%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $50.4B. From 2019 to 2022, global production of growth failed to regain momentum.
Production By Country
China (14M tons) remains the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 32% of total volume. Moreover, production of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States (4.8M tons), threefold. India (3.9M tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 9% share.
In China, production of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (-5.2% per year) and India (+8.4% per year).
Imports
World Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers
In 2022, the amount of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers imported worldwide contracted to 13M tons, which is down by -9.7% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports recorded a mild decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 5.9% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 16M tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of global imports of remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers skyrocketed to $16.5B in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Global imports peaked at $16.9B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.
Imports By Country
The United States (1.2M tons) and Germany (1.1M tons) represented roughly 17% of total imports in 2022. It was followed by the UK (633K tons) and France (609K tons), together generating a 9.4% share of total imports. Italy (458K tons), Japan (454K tons), Turkey (451K tons), China (367K tons), Belgium (339K tons), the Netherlands (316K tons), Nigeria (304K tons), Vietnam (289K tons) and Mexico (288K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +7.5%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper importing markets worldwide were the United States ($1.4B), Germany ($1.4B) and the UK ($905M), together accounting for 22% of global imports. France, Turkey, Italy, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Japan, Belgium, Mexico, China and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.
Vietnam, with a CAGR of +7.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Imports By Type
Paper and paperboard; uncoated, for printing & writing, with no, or not more than 10% weight of all fibre got by mechanical/chemi-mechanical process, weight 40-150g/m2, one side not more than 435mm, other side not more than 297mm, unfolded, sheets (5.1M tons) and graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight 40-150 g/m2 in rolls (4.6M tons) represented roughly 73% of total imports in 2022. Paper & paperboard; uncoated, writing, printing, graphic, non-perforated punch-cards, punch tape paper, 0-10% wgt mechanical/chemi-mechanical process fibre, except paper of heading no. 4801 or 4803, rolls or sheets, weight between 40-150g/m2 (inclusive) (2.4M tons) took the next position in the ranking, distantly followed by uncoated paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process or of which <= 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres, weighing > 150 g/m² (798K tons). All these products together took near 24% share of total imports.
From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for uncoated paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process or of which <= 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres, weighing > 150 g/m² (with a CAGR of +0.1%), while purchases for the other products experienced a decline in the imports figures.
In value terms, the largest types of imported uncoated wood free printing and writing papers were paper and paperboard; uncoated, for printing & writing, with no, or not more than 10% weight of all fibre got by mechanical/chemi-mechanical process, weight 40-150g/m2, one side not more than 435mm, other side not more than 297mm, unfolded, sheets ($5.8B), graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight 40-150 g/m2 in rolls ($5.6B) and paper & paperboard; uncoated, writing, printing, graphic, non-perforated punch-cards, punch tape paper, 0-10% wgt mechanical/chemi-mechanical process fibre, except paper of heading no. 4801 or 4803, rolls or sheets, weight between 40-150g/m2 (inclusive) ($3.3B), with a combined 89% share of global imports.
Among the main imported products, graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight 40-150 g/m2 in rolls, with a CAGR of +1.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other products experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.
Import Prices By Type
In 2022, the average import price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers amounted to $1,247 per ton, rising by 30% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was paper and paperboard; uncoated, of a kind used as a base for photo-sensitive, heat-sensitive or electro-sensitive paper or paperboard, in rolls or sheets ($2,024 per ton), while the price for paper and paperboard; uncoated, for printing & writing, with no, or not more than 10% weight of all fibre got by mechanical/chemi-mechanical process, weight 40-150g/m2, one side not more than 435mm, other side not more than 297mm, unfolded, sheets ($1,138 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by paper and paperboard; uncoated, of a kind used as a base for photo-sensitive, heat-sensitive or electro-sensitive paper or paperboard, in rolls or sheets (+3.1%), while the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices By Country
The average import price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers stood at $1,247 per ton in 2022, surging by 30% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($1,463 per ton), while China ($857 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (+3.4%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Exports
World Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers
In 2022, approx. 14M tons of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers were exported worldwide; waning by -6.5% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 4.6% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at 16M tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers surged to $16.2B in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The global exports peaked at $16.3B in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.
Exports By Country
In 2022, Indonesia (2.9M tons), distantly followed by Portugal (1.5M tons), China (0.9M tons), Germany (0.9M tons) and Brazil (0.8M tons) were the major exporters of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers, together comprising 51% of total exports. Thailand (535K tons), Slovakia (531K tons), Sweden (493K tons), India (485K tons), Canada (482K tons), Poland (458K tons), France (318K tons) and Italy (312K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.
From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +8.5%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Indonesia ($2.4B), Portugal ($1.8B) and Germany ($1.4B) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 35% share of global exports. China, Brazil, Slovakia, Poland, Sweden, Canada, Thailand, Italy, France and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.
In terms of the main exporting countries, India, with a CAGR of +9.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Exports By Type
Paper and paperboard; uncoated, for printing & writing, with no, or not more than 10% weight of all fibre got by mechanical/chemi-mechanical process, weight 40-150g/m2, one side not more than 435mm, other side not more than 297mm, unfolded, sheets (5.4M tons) and graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight 40-150 g/m2 in rolls (4.7M tons) represented the key types of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers in 2022, reaching near 40% and 34% of total exports, respectively. It was distantly followed by paper & paperboard; uncoated, writing, printing, graphic, non-perforated punch-cards, punch tape paper, 0-10% wgt mechanical/chemi-mechanical process fibre, except paper of heading no. 4801 or 4803, rolls or sheets, weight between 40-150g/m2 (inclusive) (2.5M tons) and uncoated paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process or of which <= 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres, weighing > 150 g/m² (0.7M tons), together achieving a 24% share of total exports.
From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for uncoated paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process or of which <= 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres, weighing > 150 g/m² (with a CAGR of +0.7%), while shipments for the other products experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.
In value terms, paper and paperboard; uncoated, for printing & writing, with no, or not more than 10% weight of all fibre got by mechanical/chemi-mechanical process, weight 40-150g/m2, one side not more than 435mm, other side not more than 297mm, unfolded, sheets ($5.8B), graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight 40-150 g/m2 in rolls ($5.4B) and paper & paperboard; uncoated, writing, printing, graphic, non-perforated punch-cards, punch tape paper, 0-10% wgt mechanical/chemi-mechanical process fibre, except paper of heading no. 4801 or 4803, rolls or sheets, weight between 40-150g/m2 (inclusive) ($3.3B) appeared to be the products with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising 90% of global exports. Uncoated paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process or of which <= 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres, weighing > 150 g/m², graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under 40 g/m², handmade paper and paperboard and paper and paperboard; uncoated, of a kind used as a base for photo-sensitive, heat-sensitive or electro-sensitive paper or paperboard, in rolls or sheets lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 10%.
Handmade paper and paperboard, with a CAGR of +3.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exported products over the period under review, while shipments for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices By Type
The average export price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers stood at $1,190 per ton in 2022, surging by 23% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exported products. In 2022, the product with the highest price was handmade paper and paperboard ($3,076 per ton), while the average price for exports of paper and paperboard; uncoated, for printing & writing, with no, or not more than 10% weight of all fibre got by mechanical/chemi-mechanical process, weight 40-150g/m2, one side not more than 435mm, other side not more than 297mm, unfolded, sheets ($1,065 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by handmade paper (+4.3%), while the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices By Country
The average export price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers stood at $1,190 per ton in 2022, growing by 23% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($1,642 per ton), while Indonesia ($815 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+2.6%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for uncoated wood free printing and writing paper. 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.
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- Sweden
- Nigeria
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- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
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- South Africa
- Malaysia
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
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- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
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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, By Country, 2018–2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Consumption, By Country, 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
- Production, By Country, 2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 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, 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, 2012–2023
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