Global Market for Printing and Writing Paper
Market Overview
The global printing and writing paper market expanded to $
in , increasing by % 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). Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the global market hit record highs at $ in 2008; however, from 2009 to , consumption remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, printing and writing paper production expanded slightly to $ in estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by %. Global production peaked at $ in 2011; however, from 2012 to , production stood at a somewhat lower figure.
China ( tonnes) remains the largest printing and writing paper producing country worldwide, comprising approx. % of total volume. Moreover, printing and writing paper production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States ( tonnes), fourfold. Japan ( tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a % share.
In China, printing and writing paper production expanded at an average annual rate of +% over the period from 2007-. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: the United States (-% per year) and Japan (-% per year).
in , increasing by % 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). Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the global market hit record highs at $ in 2008; however, from 2009 to , consumption remained at a lower figure.In value terms, printing and writing paper production expanded slightly to $
in estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by %. Global production peaked at $ in 2011; however, from 2012 to , production stood at a somewhat lower figure.China (
tonnes) remains the largest printing and writing paper producing country worldwide, comprising approx. % of total volume. Moreover, printing and writing paper production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States ( tonnes), fourfold. Japan ( tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a % share.In China, printing and writing paper production expanded at an average annual rate of +
% over the period from 2007-. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: the United States (-% per year) and Japan (-% per year).Consumption
In , consumption of printing and writing paper was finally on the rise to reach tonnes for the first time since 2010, thus ending a ten-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, recorded a slight descent. Over the period under review, global consumption attained the peak volume at tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to , consumption failed to regain momentum.
The global printing and writing paper market value totaled $ in , rising by % 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). Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Global consumption peaked at $ in 2008; however, from 2009 to , consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.
, consumption of printing and writing paper was finally on the rise to reach tonnes for the first time since 2010, thus ending a ten-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, recorded a slight descent. Over the period under review, global consumption attained the peak volume at tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to , consumption failed to regain momentum.The global printing and writing paper market value totaled $
in , rising by % 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). Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Global consumption peaked at $ in 2008; however, from 2009 to , consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.Consumption By Country
The country with the largest volume of printing and writing paper consumption was China ( tonnes), accounting for % of total volume. Moreover, printing and writing paper consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States ( tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Japan ( tonnes), with a % share.
In China, printing and writing paper consumption expanded at an average annual rate of +% over the period from 2007-. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of consumption growth: the United States (-% per year) and Japan (-% per year).
In value terms, China ($) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States ($). It was followed by Japan.
From 2007 to, the average annual growth rate of value in China amounted to +%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (-% per year) and Japan (-% per year).
The countries with the highest levels of printing and writing paper per capita consumption in were Germany ( kg per person), Japan ( kg per person) and the United States ( kg per person).
From 2007 to, the biggest increases were in China (with a CAGR of +%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced a decline in the per capita consumption figures.
tonnes), accounting for % of total volume. Moreover, printing and writing paper consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States ( tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Japan ( tonnes), with a % share.In China, printing and writing paper consumption expanded at an average annual rate of +
% over the period from 2007-. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of consumption growth: the United States (-% per year) and Japan (-% per year).In value terms, China ($
) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States ($). It was followed by Japan.From 2007 to
, the average annual growth rate of value in China amounted to +%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (-% per year) and Japan (-% per year).The countries with the highest levels of printing and writing paper per capita consumption in
were Germany ( kg per person), Japan ( kg per person) and the United States ( kg per person).From 2007 to
, the biggest increases were in China (with a CAGR of +%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced a decline in the per capita consumption figures.Consumption By Type
The products with the highest volumes of in were uncoated wood free printing and writing papers ( tonnes), coated printing and writing papers ( tonnes) and printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical ( tonnes).
From 2007 to, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the key consumed products, was attained by printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical (with a CAGR of -%), while consumption for the other products experienced a decline in the consumption figures.
In value terms, uncoated wood free printing and writing papers ($), printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical ($) and coated printing and writing papers ($) constituted the products with the highest levels of market value in .
Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical, with a CAGR of +%, recorded the highest growth rate of market size, in terms of the main consumed products over the period under review, while market for the other products experienced a decline in the market figures.
were uncoated wood free printing and writing papers ( tonnes), coated printing and writing papers ( tonnes) and printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical ( tonnes).From 2007 to
, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the key consumed products, was attained by printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical (with a CAGR of -%), while consumption for the other products experienced a decline in the consumption figures.In value terms, uncoated wood free printing and writing papers ($
), printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical ($) and coated printing and writing papers ($) constituted the products with the highest levels of market value in .Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical, with a CAGR of +
%, recorded the highest growth rate of market size, in terms of the main consumed products over the period under review, while market for the other products experienced a decline in the market figures.Market Forecast
Driven by rising demand for printing and writing paper worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of +% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market volume to tonnes by the end of .
% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market volume to tonnes by the end of .
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