Spain - Recovered Paper - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingJune 2023 Sees 2% Decline in Spain's Imported Paper to $21M
Spain Recovered Paper Imports
Recovered paper imports into Spain contracted dramatically to 88K tons in June 2023, reducing by -23.2% compared with May 2023. Over the period under review, imports showed a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in April 2023 with an increase of 60% m-o-m. As a result, imports attained the peak of 186K tons. From May 2023 to June 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, recovered paper imports reduced slightly to $21M (IndexBox estimates) in June 2023. Overall, imports saw a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2023 when imports increased by 46% month-to-month. 
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Recovered Paper in Spain (million USD) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | |
| France | 24.5 | 19.4 | 17.0 | 15.5 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.9 | 12.1 | 10.5 | 11.0 | 13.7 | 16.7 | 16.4 |
| Portugal | 4.0 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 2.8 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 5.5 | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Others | 4.1 | 4.4 | 3.1 | 2.8 | 3.0 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 2.3 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.1 |
| Total | 32.6 | 28.0 | 24.0 | 21.1 | 15.6 | 14.3 | 14.8 | 15.0 | 14.5 | 14.7 | 21.4 | 20.9 | 20.5 |
Imports by Country
In June 2023, France (60K tons) constituted the largest supplier of recovered paper to Spain, with a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, recovered paper imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Portugal (19K tons), threefold.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume from France stood at -5.3%.
In value terms, France ($16M) constituted the largest supplier of recovered paper to Spain, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Portugal ($2M), with a 10% share of total imports.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value from France amounted to -3.3%.
Imports by Type
Paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, of paper or paperboard n.e.s. in heading no. 4707 and of unsorted waste and scrap (41K tons), paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, of paper or paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp (eg newspapers, journals and similar printed matter) (25K tons) and paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, of unbleached kraft paper or paperboard or of corrugated paper or paperboard (18K tons) were the main products of recovered paper imports to Spain, together accounting for 96% of total imports.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the major product types, was attained by paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, of paper or paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp (eg newspapers, journals and similar printed matter) (with a CAGR of +0.6%), while imports for the other products experienced a decline.
In value terms, paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, of unbleached kraft paper or paperboard or of corrugated paper or paperboard ($10M) constituted the largest type of recovered paper supplied to Spain, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, of paper or paperboard n.e.s. in heading no. 4707 and of unsorted waste and scrap ($4.8M), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, of paper or paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp (eg newspapers, journals and similar printed matter), with a 23% share.
Import Prices by Country
In June 2023, the recovered paper price amounted to $234 per ton (CIF, Spain), with an increase of 28% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in May 2023 when the average import price increased by 59% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in June 2023.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was France ($273 per ton), while the price for Portugal ($105 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the recovered paper market in Spain. 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.
Product coverage:
- FCL 1669 - Recovered paper
Country coverage:
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Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
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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
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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
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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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
