EU: Market for Coated Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Coated Printing and Writing Papers in the EU

After two years of decline, the EU market for coated printing and writing papers increased by 8.5% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Coated Printing and Writing Papers in the EU

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper production rose rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a deep slump. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Exports in the EU

After eight years of decline, shipments abroad of coated printing and writing papers increased by 6.1% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a noticeable decrease. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Finland (X tons) and Germany (X tons) represented roughly 51% of total exports in 2021. Belgium (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a 12% share, followed by Austria (11%), Italy (10%) and Spain (4.9%). The Netherlands (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +0.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Finland ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together accounting for 60% of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Austria, Spain and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 31%.

Among the main exporting countries, Belgium, with a CAGR of -1.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 8.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 9.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+1.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Imports in the EU

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of coated printing and writing papers increased by 1.9% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 3.9% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper imports rose notably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a perceptible shrinkage. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by France (X tons), Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented the major importers of coated printing and writing papers, together generating 80% of total imports. The following importers - Austria (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) - together made up 9.2% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +1.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest coated printing and writing paper importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 51% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of +0.8%, 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 a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, growing by 7.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in the Netherlands ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Germany ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+0.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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