EU: Market for Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry 2024

Market Size for Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry in the EU

The EU paper industry finishing agents market contracted to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry in the EU

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry

Exports in the EU

In 2022, overseas shipments of finishing agents used in the paper industry increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents exports rose modestly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the three major exporters of finishing agents used in the paper industry, namely the Netherlands, Austria and Germany, represented more than two-thirds of total export. It was distantly followed by Sweden (X tons), Poland (X tons), Finland (X tons) and Spain (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), Austria ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total exports. Poland, Sweden, Finland and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Spain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Export price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, paper industry finishing agents export price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry

Imports in the EU

Paper industry finishing agents imports shrank modestly to X tons in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents imports reached $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) was the major importer of finishing agents used in the paper industry, committing X% of total imports. Belgium (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by France (X%) and Sweden (X%). The following importers - Finland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Poland (X tons) - each recorded an X% share of total imports.

Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of finishing agents used in the paper industry. At the same time, Belgium (X%), Poland (X%), Sweden (X%), the Netherlands (X%) and France (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Finland (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Belgium (X p.p.) and Sweden (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Germany and Finland saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest paper industry finishing agents importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Sweden ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Belgium, Poland, Finland and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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