EU: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in the EU

In 2021, the EU market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers decreased by -5.1% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in the EU

In value terms, production of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers expanded sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 13%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports in the EU

After four years of decline, shipments abroad of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers increased by 23% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight setback. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a perceptible slump. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Sweden (X tons) was the major exporter of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers, making up 40% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Germany (X tons), Finland (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Austria (X tons), together making up a 56% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of +92.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers supplier in the European Union, comprising 42% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Finland, with a 13% share.

In Sweden, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers contracted by an average annual rate of -3.4% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (-7.2% per year) and Finland (+81.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Sweden ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (-2.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports in the EU

In 2021, supplies from abroad of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers decreased by -5.8% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports saw a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 6% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers reduced to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 8.7%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) represented the major importers of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers in the European Union, together reaching near 36% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Italy (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons), together achieving a 45% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +3.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising 47% of total imports. Poland, Sweden, Spain, Belgium and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +0.6%, recorded 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 a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, surging by 4.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by 13%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (-0.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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