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

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

The Austrian market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² totaled $X in 2021, almost unchanged from the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Exports from Austria

In 2021, approx. X tons of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² were exported from Austria; almost unchanged from the year before. Overall, exports saw a sharp slump. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² amounted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports faced a significant decline. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² from Austria, accounting for a 54% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X kg), threefold. Germany (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2015 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Saudi Arabia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (-12.2% per year) and Germany (-28.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² exported from Austria were Saudi Arabia ($X), the UK ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 79% of total exports. These countries were followed by the Czech Republic, Slovenia, Hungary, Croatia, the United States and Italy, which together accounted for a further 19%.

Croatia, with a CAGR of +57.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² stood at $X per ton in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price decreased by 99.9%. 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 export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2015 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+55.9%), 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 under 40 g/m²

Imports into Austria

In 2021, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² into Austria shrank slightly to X tons, dropping by -4.3% compared with 2020. Overall, imports showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 145%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² expanded significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports faced a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 112% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) was the main supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² to Austria, with a 93% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Finland (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with a 1.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled +8.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (+55.6% per year) and Italy (+29.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² to Austria, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a 5.2% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled +3.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (+35.6% per year) and Italy (+17.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 13% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 21%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Finland ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (-0.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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