Austria: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2025

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Austria

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Austrian market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers, when its value increased by 42% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a noticeable increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Austria

In value terms, production of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers expanded modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a deep reduction. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Austria

For the fifth consecutive year, Austria recorded decline in shipments abroad of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers, which decreased by -7.2% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 5%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers reduced slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 0.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Austria, together accounting for 45% of total exports. These countries were followed by Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Croatia, France, South Africa, Japan and Serbia, which together accounted for a further 46%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for South Africa (with a CAGR of +25.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Hungary ($X) were the largest markets for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers exported from Austria worldwide, with a combined 46% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Romania, France, Croatia, South Africa, Japan and Serbia, which together accounted for a further 45%.

South Africa, with a CAGR of +23.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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

The average export price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were France ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($X per ton) and Serbia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+0.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Austria

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers, when their volume increased by 26% to X tons. In general, imports, however, recorded a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 36%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 32%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to Austria, together comprising 94% of total imports. Belgium and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 5.1%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +43.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers suppliers to Austria were Germany ($X), Sweden ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising 93% of total imports. Belgium and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 4.7%.

Among the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of +39.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -6.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Sweden ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Finland ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (-1.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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