World Graphic Papers Forecast
A comprehensive report including 5 year forecasts for the Graphic Paper Industry, including demand, supply and trade around the world. Using an extensive range of data, including published data, industry sources and market research to provide you and your team with accurate forecasts.
Report Summary
The EMGE World Graphic Papers service covers Worldwide markets for Newsprint and Printing & Writing paper including the following paper grades:
- Coated Woodfree
- Uncoated Woodfree
- Coated Mechanical
- Uncoated Mechanical
- Newsprint
The report includes country data on a global level in the following regions:
- West Europe including Germany, UK, France
- East Europe including Poland, Russia
- North America including USA & Canada
- Australasia including China, India, Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Thailand, Bangladesh
- South America including Argentina, Brazil, Mexico
- Africa including South Africa, Kenya
This service comprises:
- EMGE World Graphic Papers forecast reports (2 per annum)
- Ad-hoc industry updates for subscribers
World Graphic Papers Trends Report 2026
As we approach the end of 2025, the global graphic paper industry has moved past the volatile supply chain disruptions of recent years. The market has settled into a “new normal” defined by steady decline, much fueled by digitisation. Producers are now focused on managing capacity, protecting margins, and preparing for stricter regulations.
- World Graphic Paper Market Trends 2025: Now that excess warehouse stocks have been cleared, demand has stabilised into a consistent annual decline of 1.5–2.0%, while producers continue to navigate volatile energy and raw material costs.
- World Graphic Paper Outlook 2026 onwards: The industry is entering a phase of inevitable consolidation where only the most efficient mills will survive, necessitating further capacity reductions and a focus on high-value niche products to maintain profitability.
- Paper Mills and Operating Rates: To prevent oversupply and support prices, mills are keeping operating rates low (around 80% in mature markets) by taking frequent commercial downtime and permanently converting paper machines to packaging grades.
- Chinese Paper Oversupply Market Threat: Significant overcapacity in China, coupled with weak local demand, has led to a surge of low-cost graphic papers flooding global markets, depressing prices and provoking protective trade barriers.
- EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR): A newly agreed 12-month grace period has pushed the compliance deadline to 30 December 2026, giving companies vital breathing room to sort out complex data reporting requirements before the rules take effect.
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Why Choose EMGE?
As market leaders in Paper, Packaging and Tissue market intelligence, EMGE’s Monthly Monitors and Forecast Reports are essential tools for professionals navigating these industries. For budgeting, price planning and strategic planning, they will help you make accurate and timely decisions for your business.
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