Self-Adhesive Paper Market

Driven by increasing demand worldwide, the self-adhesive paper and paperboard market is expected to see growth in consumption, volume, and value over the next eight years. In 2022, consumption decreased but showed overall growth from 2012 to 2022. China leads in consumption and production, while the UK leads in per capita consumption. Global imports and exports also grew, with notable fluctuations in certain years. The market is forecast to continue growing in the near future.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for self-adhesive paper and paperboard worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +3.7% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 11M tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +6.0% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $38.7B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Self-Adhesive Paper And Paperboard

In 2022, consumption of self-adhesive paper and paperboard decreased by -1.7% to 8M tons, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. In general, the total consumption indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -5.0% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, global consumption reached the peak volume at 8.4M tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

The global self-adhesive paper market revenue totaled $24.4B in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable 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). Overall, the total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -2.0% against 2020 indices. Global consumption peaked at $24.9B in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Consumption By Country

The country with the largest volume of self-adhesive paper consumption was China (2M tons), accounting for 25% of total volume. Moreover, self-adhesive paper consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India (776K tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (591K tons), with a 7.4% share.

In China, self-adhesive paper consumption increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+5.0% per year) and the United States (+1.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($5.7B), Japan ($3.1B) and the United States ($1.9B) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2022, with a combined 44% share of the global market. India, Indonesia, the UK, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Spain, Turkey, Canada and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

The UK, with a CAGR of +16.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of market size in terms of the main consuming countries over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the highest levels of self-adhesive paper per capita consumption was registered in the UK (8.3 kg per person), followed by Canada (3.7 kg per person), Japan (3.6 kg per person) and Spain (3.5 kg per person), while the world average per capita consumption of self-adhesive paper was estimated at 1 kg per person.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the self-adhesive paper per capita consumption in the UK stood at +20.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Canada (+1.4% per year) and Japan (+6.6% per year).

Production

World Production of Self-Adhesive Paper And Paperboard

In 2022, production of self-adhesive paper and paperboard decreased by -0.8% to 7.9M tons, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. Over the period under review, the total production indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -4.9% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 25%. Global production peaked at 8.3M tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, self-adhesive paper production amounted to $22.9B in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +61.6% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, global production reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production By Country

The country with the largest volume of self-adhesive paper production was China (2.3M tons), comprising approx. 29% of total volume. Moreover, self-adhesive paper production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (725K tons), threefold. The United States (674K tons) ranked third in terms of total production with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China amounted to +5.6%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: India (+4.9% per year) and the United States (+1.2% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Self-Adhesive Paper And Paperboard

For the ninth year in a row, the global market recorded growth in overseas purchases of self-adhesive paper and paperboard, which increased by 0.1% to 1.9M tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, self-adhesive paper imports amounted to $6.2B in 2022. In general, total imports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +56.6% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, global imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports By Country

The countries with the highest levels of self-adhesive paper imports in 2022 were Russia (141K tons), Italy (133K tons), France (123K tons), Germany (113K tons), the UK (83K tons), India (80K tons), Canada (79K tons), Poland (66K tons), Belgium (65K tons), the Netherlands (62K tons), the United States (59K tons) and Spain (58K tons), together accounting for 55% of total import. Mexico (51K tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +15.4%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest self-adhesive paper importing markets worldwide were Germany ($437M), Italy ($403M) and France ($396M), with a combined 20% share of global imports. Russia, the United States, the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, Canada, Poland, Spain, Mexico and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +15.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

The average self-adhesive paper import price stood at $3,196 per ton in 2022, increasing by 9.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Global import price peaked at $3,222 per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($4,779 per ton), while India ($1,192 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+3.4%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Self-Adhesive Paper And Paperboard

For the fourth year in a row, the global market recorded growth in shipments abroad of self-adhesive paper and paperboard, which increased by 4% to 1.9M tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 12%. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, self-adhesive paper exports rose remarkably to $6.2B in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +65.6% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports By Country

In 2022, China (315K tons), distantly followed by Poland (176K tons), Luxembourg (173K tons), France (155K tons), Spain (151K tons), the United States (142K tons), Italy (127K tons) and Germany (113K tons) represented the main exporters of self-adhesive paper and paperboard, together committing 71% of total exports. The following exporters - the Netherlands (60K tons), Malaysia (54K tons), Belgium (44K tons), the UK (40K tons) and Sweden (32K tons) - together made up 12% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +26.1%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($907M), the United States ($515M) and Poland ($514M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising 31% of global exports. Spain, Luxembourg, Italy, Germany, France, the Netherlands, the UK, Belgium, Malaysia and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 51%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +23.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

The average self-adhesive paper export price stood at $3,281 per ton in 2022, surging by 7% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 10%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $3,302 per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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 ($4,124 per ton), while Malaysia ($2,646 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+1.5%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform