EU: Market for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp 2024

Market Size for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp in the EU

For the fourth consecutive year, the EU paper pulp moulded articles market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 7.6% to $X in 2022. The total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% 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 +87.1% against 2012 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp in the EU

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 13%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Exports in the EU

In 2022, shipments abroad of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp decreased by -5.9% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Total exports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% 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 +56.3% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 16%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles exports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Hungary (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons), Croatia (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and France (X tons) represented roughly 85% of total exports in 2022.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of +8.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 44% share of total exports. Spain, Hungary, Croatia, France and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of +12.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries 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, picking up by 15% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Portugal ($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 Czech Republic (+6.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Imports in the EU

In 2022, the amount of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp imported in the European Union reached X tons, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +77.1% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 16%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles imports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), followed by Poland (X tons), Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the major importers of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp, together mixing up 67% of total imports. The following importers - Belgium (X tons), Romania (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Sweden (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Austria (X tons) - together made up 20% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Denmark (with a CAGR of +20.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 43% of total imports. Spain, the Netherlands, Poland, Belgium, Sweden, Austria, Romania, Denmark, the Czech Republic and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 44%.

Among the main importing countries, Romania, with a CAGR of +18.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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, with an increase of 9.5% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+6.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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