From 2014 to 2017, China’s paper and paperboard imports increased. In 2017, China’s paper and paperboard imports were 4.75 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 60%. From January to September 2018, China’s paper and paperboard imports were 4.9 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 55.4%.
In terms of the amount, the import value of Chinese paper and paperboard decreased from 2013 to 2016. In 2016, the import value of Chinese paper and paperboard was US$3.279 billion, down 2.1% year-on-year. In 2017, the import value of Chinese paper and paperboard increased. From January to September 2018, the import value of Chinese paper and paperboard was US$4.289 billion, a year-on-year increase of 44.2%.
At present, domestic imported paper and paper products are mostly low-grade packaging paper, news paper, etc., but the quality of imported paper and paper products is generally better than domestic paper, and the price is lower than the price of domestic paper products. The increase in the volume of foreign paper imports has further impacted the already depressed market. According to the statistics of the China Paper Association, from January to September 2018, the country produced 88.66 million tons of various types of paper, down 7.2% year-on-year. The production of paper products was 42.36 million tons, down 21.6% year-on-year, of which the output of carton was 21.21 million tons, down 28.3% year-on-year.
From January to September, the production of carton fell 28% and the profit of the whole industry chain fell by 20%. From January to September this year, the industry’s profit fell by 20% year-on-year. From January to September, the main industry’s main income was 1.0578 trillion, down 10% year-on-year, and the profit was 59.1 billion, down 20% year-on-year.
Due to the downward pressure on the domestic economy and the shrinking demand for packaging paper due to export trade, paper and paperboard inventories have increased by more than 30% year-on-year. It is expected that the total production and consumption of the paper industry will decrease this year. Affected by the gradual tightening of waste paper import policies and exchange rate changes, it will bring instability to the stable development of paper products.
The domestic market for corrugated paper and boxboard paper is generally in demand, and the cost is shifted downwards, and the profit of importers will be compressed.
With the reduction in the import of corrugated paper and cardboard paper originating in the United States, the demand for domestic high-end products will be released. Especially for large-scale papermaking enterprises, having a relatively sufficient supply of raw materials and mastering advanced production equipment and technology will be better in capturing market share, and will also help the industry to increase concentration.
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