Austria: Market for Paper Sacks And Bags 2025

Market Size for Paper Sacks And Bags in Austria

The Austrian paper sack and bag market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after three years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a resilient 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. Paper sack and bag consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Production of Paper Sacks And Bags in Austria

In value terms, paper sack and bag production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 62% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Paper Sacks And Bags

Exports from Austria

In 2021, approx. X tons of paper sacks and bags were exported from Austria; falling by -3.2% on 2020. In general, exports saw a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper sack and bag exports rose slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Switzerland (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of paper sack and bag exports from Austria, together accounting for 78% of total exports. France, Italy, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Hungary, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Peru lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Serbia (with a CAGR of +54.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for paper sacks and bags exports from Austria, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Switzerland ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +9.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (+4.4% per year) and Poland (+8.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paper sack and bag export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 6.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 16%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($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 Peru (+13.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Paper Sacks And Bags

Imports into Austria

Paper sack and bag imports into Austria expanded to X tons in 2021, surging by 4% compared with the year before. Overall, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +76.8% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, paper sack and bag imports expanded markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +93.1% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper sack and bag imports to Austria, with a combined 70% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Serbia, the Czech Republic, Turkey, Slovenia, China, Poland, Spain and Croatia, which together accounted for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Serbia (with a CAGR of +53.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper sack and bag suppliers to Austria were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Hungary ($X), together comprising 63% of total imports. These countries were followed by China, Turkey, Serbia, the Czech Republic, Slovenia, Poland, Spain and Croatia, which together accounted for a further 28%.

Serbia, with a CAGR of +50.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average paper sack and bag import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 7.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 8%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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