Austria: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls 2025

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

The Austrian market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls skyrocketed to $X in 2021, picking up by 21% against the previous year. Overall, consumption enjoyed prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Rolls in Austria

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 40%. Production of peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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

Exports from Austria

In 2021, shipments abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls increased by 13% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +14.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls soared to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls from Austria, accounting for a 38% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X tons), threefold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +10.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (+9.1% per year) and France (+5.9% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls exports from Austria, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Switzerland ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +9.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (+8.1% per year) and France (+5.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 7.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 14%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovenia (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Austria

In 2021, after four years of decline, there was growth in supplies from abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls, when their volume increased by 1.6% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 18%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Finland (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls to Austria, together accounting for 66% of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, Sweden, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland, which together accounted for a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +30.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls to Austria, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Finland, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at +4.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+42.2% per year) and Finland (-5.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+8.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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