United Kingdom - Handmade Paper And Paperboard - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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United Kingdom Handmade Paper Exports
For the third consecutive year, the UK recorded decline in shipments abroad of handmade paper and paperboard, which decreased by -42.8% to 1.2K tons in 2024. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 1,143%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 3.3K tons. From 2022 to 2024, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, handmade paper exports declined rapidly to $4.5M (IndexBox estimates) in 2024. Overall, exports, however, recorded noticeable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 264% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $7M in 2023, and then reduced notably in the following year.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Handmade Paper in United Kingdom (thousand USD) | |||||||||
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Ireland | 73.2 | 75.1 | 36.5 | 57.1 | 88.8 | 73.2 | 29.5 | 1,134 | 1,991 | 4,249 |
| France | 33.4 | 22.1 | 36.4 | 38.1 | 37.1 | 14.8 | 16.9 | 859 | 647 | 578 |
| United States | 213 | 184 | 247 | 327 | 197 | 275 | 252 | 371 | 388 | 509 |
| Germany | 24.0 | 17.9 | 20.2 | 48.3 | 31.7 | 35.8 | 23.2 | 387 | 461 | 485 |
| Netherlands | 57.2 | 42.5 | 41.3 | 33.6 | 114 | 22.5 | 15.6 | 185 | 331 | 196 |
| Sierra Leone | 134 | 299 | 242 | 220 | 171 | 123 | 142 | 142 | 168 | 136 |
| Canada | 29.6 | 9.2 | 152 | 49.4 | 34.2 | 66.2 | 12.3 | 161 | 56.4 | 135 |
| Norway | 64.7 | 16.2 | 16.5 | 1,049 | 1,507 | 40.7 | 16.6 | 22.4 | 34.4 | 10.6 |
| China | 332 | 413 | 168 | 92.4 | 19.1 | 122 | 303 | 69.5 | 21.5 | 3.4 |
| New Zealand | 528 | 720 | 330 | 12.3 | 48.3 | 44.8 | 6.8 | 5.3 | 1.9 | 0.1 |
| Others | 1,754 | 1,056 | 780 | 719 | 1,553 | 723 | 411 | 1,147 | 1,643 | 725 |
| Total | 3,243 | 2,855 | 2,070 | 2,646 | 3,801 | 1,541 | 1,230 | 4,484 | 5,743 | 7,027 |
Exports by Country
Ireland (3.9K tons) was the main destination for handmade paper exports from the UK, accounting for a 192% share of total exports. Moreover, handmade paper exports to Ireland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (496 tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Sierra Leone (107 tons), with a 5.2% share.
From 2014 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Ireland totaled +52.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+67.2% per year) and Sierra Leone (-2.5% per year).
In value terms, Ireland ($4.2M) remains the key foreign market for handmade paper and paperboard exports from the UK, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($578K), with an 8.2% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 7.2% share.
From 2014 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Ireland amounted to +57.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+37.3% per year) and the United States (+10.2% per year).
Export Prices by Country
In 2024, the handmade paper price stood at $3,417 per ton in 2023 (FOB, United Kingdom), jumping by 83% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a slight increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 83% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $4,630 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($19,005 per ton), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($1,076 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2014 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+20.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the handmade paper market in the UK. 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:
- Prodcom 17121200 - Handmade paper and paperboard in rolls or sheets (excluding newsprint)
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- United Kingdom
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- 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, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- 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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- 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 Of Destination, 2012–2024
