Key Market Indicators
China's paper import and export is set to reach a total of 4,281,300 metric tons by 2026. Chinese paper imports are projected to grow by 1.2% year-on-year, reaching 2.2 million metric tons by 2026. This is an increase from 2.1 million metric tons in 2021. Since 1966, Chinese demand for paper has been growing at an average rate of 6.7% year-on-year. Exports of Chinese paper are estimated to reach 2.0 million metric tons by 2026, a decrease of 1.4% year-on-year from 2.1 million metric tons in 2021. Since 1966, Chinese paper supplies have decreased by an average of 9% year-on-year. Overall, China's paper import and export total is predicted to reach 4.3 million metric tons by 2026.
