
France - Wrapping Papers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingFrance Sees Significant Drop in Wrapping Papers Export to $748 Million in 2023
France Wrapping Papers Exports
After three years of growth, overseas shipments of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard decreased by -23.2% to 359K tons in 2023. In general, exports recorded a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 16% against the previous year. The exports peaked at 468K tons in 2022, and then dropped markedly in the following year.
In value terms, wrapping papers exports reduced notably to $748M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2013 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when exports increased by 26% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $903M, and then dropped significantly in the following year.
COUNTRY | Export Value of Wrapping Papers in France (million USD) | ||||||||||
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2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
United States | 60.5 | 61.3 | 61.3 | 55.3 | 50.0 | 58.3 | 60.6 | 77.6 | 97.2 | 112 | 113 |
Germany | 101 | 109 | 89.1 | 73.7 | 82.7 | 88.2 | 64.1 | 78.0 | 102 | 137 | 108 |
Spain | 62.9 | 69.9 | 60.7 | 70.3 | 80.5 | 84.4 | 88.2 | 64.8 | 76.6 | 124 | 93.9 |
Italy | 85.4 | 81.6 | 70.5 | 68.9 | 71.1 | 72.5 | 67.7 | 70.6 | 86.3 | 96.0 | 87.6 |
Belgium | 54.3 | 58.1 | 46.7 | 49.2 | 51.8 | 60.8 | 57.6 | 54.9 | 76.8 | 81.2 | 59.0 |
United Kingdom | 51.1 | 53.9 | 35.8 | 29.8 | 30.4 | 36.1 | 29.9 | 33.4 | 40.8 | 43.4 | 34.1 |
Netherlands | 36.2 | 32.0 | 27.8 | 32.2 | 31.5 | 33.4 | 29.4 | 25.1 | 33.9 | 44.8 | 30.2 |
Others | 192 | 199 | 191 | 182 | 183 | 212 | 198 | 173 | 202 | 265 | 223 |
Total | 644 | 666 | 582 | 561 | 581 | 645 | 595 | 577 | 716 | 903 | 748 |
Exports by Country
Spain (52K tons), Germany (49K tons) and Belgium (49K tons) were the main destinations of wrapping papers exports from France, together comprising 42% of total exports. Italy, the United States, the Netherlands and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.
From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +2.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
In value terms, the largest markets for wrapping papers exported from France were the United States ($113M), Germany ($108M) and Spain ($94M), with a combined 42% share of total exports.
Among the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of +6.4%, 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.
Exports by Type
Paper; glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers, in rolls or sheets (107K tons), paper and paperboard, corrugated (with or without glued flat surface sheets), creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated, in rolls or sheets other than those of heading no. 4803 or 4818 (96K tons) and paper; greaseproof papers, in rolls or sheets (37K tons) were the main products of wrapping papers exports from France, with a combined 67% share of total exports. Kraft paper and paperboard; uncoated, unbleached, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803, paper; vegetable parchment, in rolls or sheets, kraft paper and paperboard, bleached uniformly throughout the mass and containing > 95% chemically processed wood fibres by weight in relation to the total fibre content, coated on one or both sides with kaolin or other inorganic substances, in rolls or in square or rectangular sheets, of any size, weighing <= 150 g/m , kraft paper and paperboard; uncoated, bleached, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803, unbleached sack kraft paper, uncoated, in rolls of a width > 36 cm , sack kraft paper, uncoated, in rolls of a width > 36 cm, paper and paperboard, coated on one or both sides with kaolin "china clay" or other inorganic substances, with or without a binder, and with no other coating, whether or not surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or in square or rectangular sheets, of any size and sulphite wrapping paper lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the major product types, was attained by sack kraft paper, uncoated, in rolls of a width > 36 cm (with a CAGR of +31.5%), while the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, paper; glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers, in rolls or sheets ($217M), paper and paperboard, corrugated (with or without glued flat surface sheets), creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated, in rolls or sheets other than those of heading no. 4803 or 4818 ($166M) and paper; vegetable parchment, in rolls or sheets ($119M) constituted the most exported types of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard from France worldwide, with a combined 67% share of total exports. Paper; greaseproof papers, in rolls or sheets, kraft paper and paperboard; uncoated, unbleached, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803, kraft paper and paperboard, bleached uniformly throughout the mass and containing > 95% chemically processed wood fibres by weight in relation to the total fibre content, coated on one or both sides with kaolin or other inorganic substances, in rolls or in square or rectangular sheets, of any size, weighing <= 150 g/m , kraft paper and paperboard; uncoated, bleached, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803, unbleached sack kraft paper, uncoated, in rolls of a width > 36 cm , sack kraft paper, uncoated, in rolls of a width > 36 cm, sulphite wrapping paper and paper and paperboard, coated on one or both sides with kaolin "china clay" or other inorganic substances, with or without a binder, and with no other coating, whether or not surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or in square or rectangular sheets, of any size lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.
Among the main product categories, sack kraft paper, uncoated, in rolls of a width > 36 cm, with a CAGR of +35.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the wrapping papers price stood at $2,083 per ton (FOB, France), rising by 7.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2013 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($3,509 per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($1,199 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the wrapping papers market in France. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
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- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024