EU: Finishing Paper Machinery Market 2024

Finishing Paper Machinery Market Size in the EU

The EU finishing paper machinery market fell to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -13.4% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Finishing Paper Machinery Production in the EU

In value terms, finishing paper machinery production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 37%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Finishing Paper Machinery Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2021, the amount of machinery for finishing paper or paperboard exported in the European Union skyrocketed to X units, picking up by 23% compared with 2020 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, finishing paper machinery exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 43%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany was the key exporting country with an export of around X units, which resulted at 49% of total exports. The Czech Republic (X units) took a 25% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Spain (7.1%). The following exporters - Italy (X units), Sweden (X units), Romania (X units) and the Netherlands (X units) - together made up 13% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +33.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest finishing paper machinery supplier in the European Union, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 5.4% share.

In Germany, finishing paper machinery exports expanded at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+18.4% per year) and Italy (-10.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of -2.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by 12% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while Spain ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+2.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Finishing Paper Machinery Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2021, supplies from abroad of machinery for finishing paper or paperboard was finally on the rise to reach X units for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports posted a moderate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 51% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, finishing paper machinery imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 57%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X units) represented the main importer of machinery for finishing paper or paperboard, making up 31% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Poland (X units), Belgium (X units), France (X units), Spain (X units), Italy (X units) and Bulgaria (X units), together generating a 52% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to finishing paper machinery imports into Germany stood at +3.3%. At the same time, Belgium (+36.5%), Poland (+9.3%), France (+8.2%), Spain (+7.6%), Italy (+5.0%) and Bulgaria (+1.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +36.5% from 2012-2021. Belgium (+9.5 p.p.), Poland (+6 p.p.), France (+2.7 p.p.) and Spain (+2.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported machinery for finishing paper or paperboard in the European Union, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 9.7% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Germany amounted to +8.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: France (+12.4% per year) and Poland (+5.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2021, increasing by 3.1% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by 23%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2021, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while Bulgaria ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+5.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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