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Puerto Rico: Paper And Paperboard Market 2024

Paper And Paperboard Market Size in Puerto Rico

In 2021, the Puerto Rican paper and paperboard market decreased by -7.4% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption showed a perceptible slump. Puerto Rico consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper And Paperboard Production in Puerto Rico

In value terms, paper and paperboard production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Paper And Paperboard Exports

Exports from Puerto Rico

In 2021, paper and paperboard exports from Puerto Rico stood at less than X kg, remaining relatively unchanged against 2020 figures. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, paper and paperboard exports stood at less than $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the United States (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Finland (X tons), Canada (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), China (X tons), Austria (X tons), France (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Italy (X tons) represented roughly 66% of total exports in 2021. The Netherlands (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +5.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper and paperboard supplying countries from Puerto Rico were Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and Sweden ($X), with a combined 28% share of total exports. Finland, China, Canada, France, Indonesia, Italy, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

Among the main exporting countries, Russia, with a CAGR of +4.3%, 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

In 2021, the export price in Puerto Rico amounted to less than $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+2.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper And Paperboard Imports

Imports into Puerto Rico

In 2021, the amount of paper and paperboard imported into Puerto Rico totaled less than X kg, remaining stable against 2020. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, paper and paperboard imports amounted to less than $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the twelve major importers of paper and paperboard, namely China, Germany, the United States, Mexico, Poland, Turkey, Italy, France, the UK, Belgium, Spain and the Netherlands, represented more than half of total import. Canada (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +16.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and China ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising 22% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, China, with a CAGR of +10.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The import price in Puerto Rico stood at less than $X per ton in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+1.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for paper and paperboard in the world?

China remains the largest paper and paperboard consuming country worldwide, accounting for 32% of total volume. Moreover, paper and paperboard consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Japan, with a 5.1% share.

What are the largest producers of paper and paperboard in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2021 were China, the United States and Japan, together comprising 51% of global production. Germany, India, Indonesia, Finland, South Korea, Brazil, Italy, Russia, Canada and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

What are the leading suppliers of paper and paperboard to Puerto Rico?

In value terms, Germany, the United States and China constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 22% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of paper and paperboard from Puerto Rico?

In value terms, the largest paper and paperboard supplying countries from Puerto Rico were Germany, the United States and Sweden, with a combined 28% share of total exports. Finland, China, Canada, France, Indonesia, Italy, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

What is the average export price for paper and paperboard in Puerto Rico?

In 2021, the export price in Puerto Rico amounted to less than $0.1 per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year.

What is the average import price for paper and paperboard in Puerto Rico?

The import price in Puerto Rico stood at less than $0.1 per ton in 2021, remaining stable against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the paper and paperboard market in Puerto Rico. 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 1676 - Household and sanitary papers
FCL 1617 - Case materials
FCL 1618 - Cartonboard
FCL 1621 - Wrapping papers
FCL 1622 - Other papers mainly for packaging
FCL 1683 - Other paper and paperboard n.e.s. (not elsewhere specified)
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

Country coverage:

Puerto Rico

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Puerto Rico
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023