Austria: Market for Printing and Writing Paper 2025

Market Size for Printing and Writing Paper in Austria

In 2022, the Austrian printing and writing paper market decreased by 99.9% to less than $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, recorded strong growth. Printing and writing paper consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Production of Printing and Writing Paper in Austria

In value terms, printing and writing paper production reduced markedly to less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 8.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Printing and Writing Paper

Exports from Austria

In 2022, printing and writing paper exports from Austria shrank to X tons, declining by -10.3% compared with 2021. In general, exports recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 0.9% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, printing and writing paper exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a slight descent. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for printing and writing paper exports from Austria, with a 22% share of total exports. Moreover, printing and writing paper exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at -7.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (-3.0% per year) and Italy (-6.9% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for printing and writing paper exports from Austria, comprising 24% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 7.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to -6.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (-1.9% per year) and Italy (-6.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average printing and writing paper export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($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 Germany (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Printing and Writing Paper

Imports into Austria

Printing and writing paper imports into Austria declined to X tons in 2022, falling by -9.4% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 3.8%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, printing and writing paper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a pronounced setback. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest printing and writing paper supplier to Austria, accounting for a 44% share of total imports. Moreover, printing and writing paper imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), fourfold. Sweden (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled -6.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+1.0% per year) and Sweden (-3.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of printing and writing paper to Austria, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at -6.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+1.2% per year) and Sweden (-5.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average printing and writing paper import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 3.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 10% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were France ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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