EU: Market for Printing and Writing Paper 2025

Market Size for Printing and Writing Paper in the EU

The EU printing and writing paper market shrank remarkably to $X in 2022, which is down by -73.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption faced a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 7.2%. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Printing and Writing Paper in the EU

In value terms, printing and writing paper production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 7.4%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Printing and Writing Paper

Exports in the EU

In 2022, the amount of printing and writing paper exported in the European Union dropped to X tons, shrinking by -14.2% compared with 2021. In general, exports saw a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 9.7%. 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, printing and writing paper exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 16%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by Finland (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Austria (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) represented the major exporters of printing and writing paper, together generating 79% of total exports. The following exporters - the Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons), France (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Poland (X tons) - together made up 18% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of +0.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest printing and writing paper supplier in the European Union, comprising 25% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Finland ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Germany stood at -1.4%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (-8.6% per year) and Sweden (-4.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. 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 France ($X per ton), while Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+3.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Printing and Writing Paper

Imports in the EU

In 2022, approx. X tons of printing and writing paper were imported in the European Union; falling by -10.4% on 2021. In general, imports showed a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 1.5% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, printing and writing paper imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced descent. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by France (X tons), Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the key importers of printing and writing paper, together constituting 72% of total imports. Belgium (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Austria (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +0.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 50% of total imports. Poland, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, Sweden, Romania and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +2.0%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 30% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton), while Sweden ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+3.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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