Global Paper Tablecloths Market to Witness Steady Growth with +2.4% CAGR in Volume and +4.4% CAGR in Value from 2023 to 2030

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Driven by rising demand for paper tablecloths worldwide, the market is projected to have a +2.4% CAGR in terms of volume and +4.4% CAGR in terms of value from 2023 to 2030.

Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for paper tablecloths worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next seven years. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of +2.4% for the period from 2023 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 5.6M tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +4.4% for the period from 2023 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $19.2B (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Paper Tablecloths And Serviettes

Global paper tablecloths consumption declined to 4.8M tons in 2023, which is down by -2.5% compared with 2022. In general, consumption saw a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 5.2%. As a result, consumption reached the peak volume of 5.6M tons. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of the global consumption remained at a lower figure.

The global paper tablecloths market revenue shrank to $14.2B in 2023, waning by -2.8% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. Global consumption peaked at $16.7B in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Consumption By Country

The country with the largest volume of paper tablecloths consumption was China (846K tons), accounting for 18% of total volume. Moreover, paper tablecloths consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States (375K tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (336K tons), with a 7.1% share.

In China, paper tablecloths consumption remained relatively stable over the period from 2013-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (+5.6% per year) and India (+0.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest paper tablecloths markets worldwide were China ($2.3B), Japan ($1.4B) and the United States ($1.2B), together comprising 35% of the global market. Italy, Spain, India, Russia, Indonesia, Brazil and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +6.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to market size in terms of the main consuming countries over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of paper tablecloths per capita consumption in 2023 were Spain (3.7 kg per person), Italy (2.7 kg per person) and Turkey (1.5 kg per person).

From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +4.9%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the per capita consumption figures.

Production

World Production of Paper Tablecloths And Serviettes

In 2023, global production of paper tablecloths and serviettes fell to 4.8M tons, which is down by -2.1% compared with 2022 figures. In general, production showed a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 4.9% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak volume of 5.5M tons. From 2018 to 2023, global production growth remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper tablecloths production dropped to $14B in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 13%. Global production peaked at $16.8B in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country

The country with the largest volume of paper tablecloths production was China (952K tons), comprising approx. 20% of total volume. Moreover, paper tablecloths production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (337K tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (292K tons), with a 6.1% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume in China was relatively modest. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: India (+0.5% per year) and the United States (+3.6% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Paper Tablecloths And Serviettes

In 2023, supplies from abroad of paper tablecloths and serviettes increased by 4% to 454K tons, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when imports increased by 15%. Global imports peaked at 491K tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper tablecloths imports rose rapidly to $1.5B in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2013 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of 26%. Global imports peaked in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports By Country

In 2023, the United States (108K tons), distantly followed by Germany (41K tons), France (28K tons), Canada (25K tons), Spain (23K tons) and the UK (22K tons) represented the largest importers of paper tablecloths and serviettes, together comprising 55% of total imports. The following importers - the Netherlands (14K tons), Austria (13K tons), Sweden (13K tons) and Switzerland (12K tons) - each recorded an 11% share of total imports.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the paper tablecloths and serviettes imports, with a CAGR of +8.2% from 2013 to 2023. At the same time, Spain (+4.3%), the Netherlands (+3.5%), the UK (+1.2%) and France (+1.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Austria and Sweden experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Switzerland (-1.1%), Germany (-1.5%) and Canada (-2.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2013 to 2023, the share of the United States increased by +12 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest paper tablecloths importing markets worldwide were the United States ($218M), Germany ($155M) and France ($113M), together accounting for 33% of global imports. Canada, the UK, Spain, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

In terms of the main importing countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +6.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

The average paper tablecloths import price stood at $3,218 per ton in 2023, picking up by 5.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 9.4%. Global import price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($4,830 per ton), while the United States ($2,021 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+2.8%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Paper Tablecloths And Serviettes

For the third consecutive year, the global market recorded growth in shipments abroad of paper tablecloths and serviettes, which increased by 9% to 453K tons in 2023. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2013 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports attained the maximum in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper tablecloths exports rose sharply to $1.6B in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2013 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when exports increased by 28%. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports By Country

In 2023, China (107K tons), distantly followed by Germany (54K tons), Italy (48K tons), the Netherlands (26K tons), the United States (25K tons) and Poland (22K tons) were the key exporters of paper tablecloths and serviettes, together creating 62% of total exports. Portugal (17K tons), Canada (17K tons), Slovakia (12K tons) and Vietnam (10K tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +31.4%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($300M), China ($280M) and Italy ($160M) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, together comprising 47% of global exports. Poland, the Netherlands, the United States, Canada, Portugal, Slovakia and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +33.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

In 2023, the average paper tablecloths export price amounted to $3,443 per ton, picking up by 4.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 11%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($5,501 per ton), while Vietnam ($2,031 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+3.9%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform