Europe: Paper And Paperboard Market 2024

Paper And Paperboard Market Size in Europe

In 2022, the Europe paper and paperboard market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Paper And Paperboard Production in Europe

In value terms, paper and paperboard production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Paper And Paperboard Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2022, overseas shipments of paper and paperboard decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, paper and paperboard exports totaled $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by Sweden (X tons), Finland (X tons), Austria (X tons), France (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the key exporters of paper and paperboard, together committing X% of total exports. Russia (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons), Spain (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Slovenia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Sweden ($X) and Finland ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of total exports. France, Italy, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Portugal, Russia and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while Russia ($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.

Paper And Paperboard Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2022, the amount of paper and paperboard imported in Europe dropped to X tons, remaining stable against 2021 figures. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper and paperboard imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), followed by Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons), France (X tons), the UK (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the major importers of paper and paperboard, together creating X% of total imports. The following importers - the Czech Republic (X tons), Austria (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Hungary (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 Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper and paperboard importing markets in Europe were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and the UK ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. France, Poland, Belgium, Spain, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Austria, Portugal, Hungary and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in the UK ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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