EU: Sulphite Wrapping Paper Market 2025

Sulphite Wrapping Paper Market Size in the EU

In 2022, the EU sulphite wrapping paper market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption saw a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sulphite Wrapping Paper Production in the EU

In value terms, sulphite wrapping paper production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sulphite Wrapping Paper Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, exports of sulphite wrapping paper in the European Union contracted to X tons, falling by X% compared with 2021. Overall, exports recorded a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sulphite wrapping paper exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main exporters of sulphite wrapping paper in the European Union, together comprising X% of total exports. The Netherlands (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by the Czech Republic (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Poland (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sulphite wrapping paper supplying countries in the European Union were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. The Netherlands, Poland and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. 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 Poland ($X per ton), while Belgium ($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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphite Wrapping Paper Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, the amount of sulphite wrapping paper imported in the European Union reduced slightly to X tons, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. In general, imports saw a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sulphite wrapping paper imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons), France (X tons), Greece (X tons), Italy (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Spain (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Portugal (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Belgium (X%).

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

In value terms, Poland ($X), France ($X) and Greece ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, Italy, Spain, the Czech Republic, Portugal and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of X%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in France ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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