EU: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² in the EU

In 2021, the EU market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² decreased by -8.1% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption saw a perceptible shrinkage. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under X g/m² in the EU

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 14% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Exports in the EU

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m², when their volume decreased by -4% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² shrank to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -5.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) represented the key exporter of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m², generating 48% of total exports. Finland (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 22% share, followed by the Czech Republic (6.9%), Portugal (6.2%), Spain (6.1%) and France (5.9%). Slovenia (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from Germany increased at an average annual rate of +13.9% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Slovenia (+64.4%), Portugal (+43.9%) and Finland (+8.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Slovenia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +64.4% from 2012-2021. The Czech Republic experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, France (-5.8%) and Spain (-8.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Germany (+28 p.p.), Finland (+7.2 p.p.), Portugal (+5.9 p.p.) and Slovenia (+1.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of the Czech Republic (-2.6 p.p.), France (-7.7 p.p.) and Spain (-11.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² supplier in the European Union, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 6.8% share.

In Germany, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² expanded at an average annual rate of +17.8% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (+7.9% per year) and France (-4.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Export price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² decreased by -8.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by 30%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Slovenia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+3.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Imports in the EU

In 2021, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² in the European Union stood at X tons, approximately mirroring the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 57%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² expanded significantly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the ten major importers of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m², namely the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Greece, France, Belgium, Lithuania, Austria and Spain, represented more than two-thirds of total import.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Lithuania (with a CAGR of +70.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² importing markets in the European Union were the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Portugal ($X), together comprising 56% of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, France, Greece, Belgium, Spain, Austria and Lithuania, which together accounted for a further 34%.

Among the main importing countries, Lithuania, with a CAGR of +54.5%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 13% against the previous year. Import price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² increased by +37.6% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 28% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+11.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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