The import of bleached and clay-coated kraft paper and paperboard weighing 150 g/m2 or less to China is projected to increase steadily from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, this import stood at approximately 50 million USD. The forecast shows a growth from 51.699 million USD in 2024 to 57.926 million USD in 2028, reflecting a consistent year-on-year growth rate of around 3%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this period is estimated at 2.8%.
Future trends to watch include the impact of China’s domestic production capacity on imports, potential trade policy changes, and shifts in the global supply chain dynamics affecting paper and paperboard material costs. Additionally, environmental regulations and sustainability trends could influence demand and sourcing preferences in the industry.
