EU: Paper Moulding Machine Market 2024

Paper Moulding Machine Market Size in the EU

The EU paper moulding machine market soared to $X in 2022, growing by 20% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +49.0% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Paper Moulding Machine Production in the EU

In value terms, paper moulding machine production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 18%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Paper Moulding Machine Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, shipments abroad of machines for moulding articles in paper pulp, paper or paperboard increased by 2.2% to X units, rising for the sixth consecutive year after three years of decline. Total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +94.0% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, paper moulding machine exports declined to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 50%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany was the main exporting country with an export of about X units, which finished at 50% of total exports. The Netherlands (X units) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Slovenia (X units) and Denmark (X units). All these countries together held near 34% share of total exports. Italy (X units), Poland (X units) and the Czech Republic (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to paper moulding machine exports from Germany stood at +14.1%. At the same time, Poland (+33.9%), Slovenia (+28.1%), Denmark (+3.3%) and the Netherlands (+3.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +33.9% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the Czech Republic (-4.9%) and Italy (-7.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Germany (+25 p.p.), Slovenia (+4.9 p.p.) and Poland (+2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Denmark (-1.8 p.p.), the Czech Republic (-4 p.p.), the Netherlands (-8.7 p.p.) and Italy (-12.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest paper moulding machine supplier in the European Union, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Denmark, with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Germany amounted to +21.0%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+4.3% per year) and Denmark (+3.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -15.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (+7.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Moulding Machine Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, the amount of machines for moulding articles in paper pulp, paper or paperboard imported in the European Union stood at X units, with an increase of 7% on 2021. In general, imports recorded a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 54% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper moulding machine imports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 84% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X units), distantly followed by Poland (X units), France (X units), Italy (X units), Germany (X units) and Austria (X units) were the largest importers of machines for moulding articles in paper pulp, paper or paperboard, together creating 70% of total imports. Spain (X units), Slovenia (X units), Romania (X units), Belgium (X units), Hungary (X units), Greece (X units) and Portugal (X units) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of +38.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper moulding machine importing markets in the European Union were the Netherlands ($X), Austria ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for 45% of total imports. Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Greece, Belgium, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 47%.

Greece, with a CAGR of +36.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries 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 unit, waning by -10.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 19% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per unit), while Hungary ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+14.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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