EU: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² 2024

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² in the EU

In 2022, the EU market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under X% and of Weight under X g/m² in the EU

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Exports in the EU

In 2022, overseas shipments of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany represented the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total exports. Finland (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), Spain (X tons), France (X tons) and Portugal (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. Belgium (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Finland ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports. France, Spain, Portugal and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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 ($X per ton), while Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Imports in the EU

In 2022, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m in the European Union expanded notably to X tons, surging by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Greece (X tons) and Austria (X tons), together making up a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Ireland (X tons), Spain (X tons), Lithuania (X tons), Luxembourg (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Portugal ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. France, the Netherlands, Austria, Greece, Spain, Belgium, Luxembourg, Lithuania, Bulgaria and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Lithuania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded slight growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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