Luxembourg: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets 2024

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets in Luxembourg

In 2022, the Luxembourg market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible setback. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets

Exports from Luxembourg

In 2022, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets from Luxembourg shrank to X tons, dropping by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, total exports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets rose notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a prominent expansion 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. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets from Luxembourg, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to France stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets exports from Luxembourg, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to France totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets

Imports into Luxembourg

In 2022, supplies from abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, showed a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 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 X-150 g/m2 in sheets skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets supplier to Luxembourg, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), threefold. Portugal (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belgium totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and Portugal (X% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets to Luxembourg, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and Portugal (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets 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.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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