Europe: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Europe

In 2022, the Europe market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Production of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Europe

In value terms, production of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a perceptible reduction. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports in Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers were exported in Europe; dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, exports showed a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Portugal (X tons), distantly followed by Germany (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Poland (X tons), France (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the key exporters of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers, together committing X% of total exports. Austria (X tons), Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

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

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

In terms of the main exporting countries, Italy, 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, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, 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 Austria ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports in Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers were imported in Europe; with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by the UK (X tons), France (X tons), Italy (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Spain (X tons) represented the largest importers of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers, together mixing up X% of total imports. Poland (X tons), Switzerland (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Romania (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Greece (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main 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 uncoated wood free printing and writing paper importing markets in Europe were Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and France ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Switzerland, Poland, the Czech Republic, Romania, Austria and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, growing 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 reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Switzerland ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) and Romania ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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