Price for Printed Matter in Single Sheets in the United States - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Printed Matter in Single Sheets in the United States (FOB) - 2022
  2. Price for Printed Matter in Single Sheets in the United States (CIF) - 2023
  3. Exports of Printed Matter in Single Sheets in the United States
  4. Imports of Printed Matter in Single Sheets in the United States

Price for Printed Matter in Single Sheets in the United States (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for printed matter in single sheets, whether or not folded amounted to $10,959 per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 18% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $15,035 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($34,830 per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($6,011 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Printed Matter in Single Sheets in the United States (CIF) - 2023

In August 2023, the average import price for printed matter in single sheets, whether or not folded amounted to $6,244 per ton, reducing by -23.3% against the previous month. In general, the import price showed a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2023 when the average import price increased by 25% month-to-month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $10,864 per ton. From July 2023 to August 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the UK ($38,945 per ton), while the price for China ($2,434 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Exports of Printed Matter in Single Sheets in the United States

Printed matter in single sheets exports from the United States soared to 18K tons in 2022, rising by 25% against 2021. Overall, total exports indicated strong growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.1% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +69.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, printed matter in single sheets exports surged to $200M in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +62.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Export of Printed Matter in Single Sheets in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Mexico44.742.454.590.126.3%
Canada27.819.119.624.1-4.6%
United Kingdom19.310.313.812.5-13.5%
Poland0.10.25.18.7343.1%
Germany2.64.18.36.837.8%
China7.28.210.86.6-2.9%
South Korea5.04.74.83.2-13.8%
Philippines1.50.91.21.98.2%
Others49.732.943.745.6-2.8%
Total1581231622008.2%

Top Export Markets for Printed Matter in Single Sheets from the United States in 2022:

  1. Mexico (9.1K tons)
  2. Canada (4.0K tons)
  3. United Kingdom (0.7K tons)
  4. China (0.4K tons)
  5. Philippines (0.3K tons)
  6. Germany (0.3K tons)
  7. Poland (0.3K tons)
  8. South Korea (0.2K tons)

Imports of Printed Matter in Single Sheets in the United States

In 2022, the amount of printed matter in single sheets, whether or not folded imported into the United States contracted to 16K tons, declining by -1.9% on 2021. Overall, imports showed a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year.

In value terms, printed matter in single sheets imports amounted to $112M in 2022. In general, imports recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 30%.

Import of Printed Matter in Single Sheets in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Canada33.626.730.033.90.3%
China35.821.624.720.8-16.6%
India4.64.214.014.948.0%
Mexico11.08.49.38.2-9.3%
United Kingdom13.31.13.55.9-23.7%
South Korea2.53.03.12.72.6%
Others22.415.520.425.13.9%
Total12380.6105112-3.1%

Top Suppliers of Printed Matter in Single Sheets to the United States in 2022:

  1. China (7.1K tons)
  2. India (2.9K tons)
  3. Canada (2.3K tons)
  4. Mexico (0.8K tons)
  5. South Korea (0.6K tons)
  6. United Kingdom (0.4K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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