Austria: Paper Knife Market 2025

Paper Knife Market Size in Austria

In 2022, the Austrian paper knife market increased by 17% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +136.8% against 2018 indices. Paper knife consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Paper Knife Production in Austria

In value terms, paper knife production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 83%. Paper knife production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper Knife Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2022, the amount of paper knives exported from Austria soared to X units, picking up by 66% against 2021 figures. In general, exports recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 282%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper knife exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 231%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X units), Romania (X units) and Poland (X units) were the main destinations of paper knife exports from Austria, together comprising 44% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +44.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for paper knife exported from Austria were the Czech Republic ($X), Hungary ($X) and Romania ($X), with a combined 44% share of total exports.

Romania, with a CAGR of +39.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper knife export price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 13% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 23%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Croatia (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Knife Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2022, supplies from abroad of paper knives was finally on the rise to reach X units after three years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper knife imports soared to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 31%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), China (X units) and Slovakia (X units) were the main suppliers of paper knife imports to Austria, with a combined 92% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +69.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paper knives to Austria, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 21% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +2.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-3.8% per year) and Slovakia (+73.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average paper knife import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, shrinking by -15.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 22% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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