Europe: Market for Base Metal Fittings For Loose-Leaf Binders Or Files 2025

Market Size for Base Metal Fittings For Loose-Leaf Binders Or Files in Europe

The Europe loose-leaf binder metal fitting market declined to $X in 2022, falling by -8.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a perceptible reduction. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Base Metal Fittings For Loose-Leaf Binders Or Files in Europe

In value terms, loose-leaf binder metal fitting production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 13%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Base Metal Fittings For Loose-Leaf Binders Or Files

Exports in Europe

In 2022, loose-leaf binder metal fitting exports in Europe reduced to X tons, with a decrease of -12.7% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 5.5%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, loose-leaf binder metal fitting exports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Slovenia represented the major exporter of base metal fittings for loose-leaf binders or files in Europe, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was near 37% of total exports in 2022. Italy (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 19% share, followed by the Czech Republic (15%), Austria (12%) and Hungary (9.5%). The Netherlands (X tons) and Poland (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Slovenia (with a CAGR of +1.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest loose-leaf binder metal fitting supplying countries in Europe were Slovenia ($X), Italy ($X) and Austria ($X), together accounting for 64% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Slovenia, with a CAGR of +1.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 9.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the Czech Republic ($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 Netherlands (+8.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Base Metal Fittings For Loose-Leaf Binders Or Files

Imports in Europe

In 2022, loose-leaf binder metal fitting imports in Europe fell notably to X tons, with a decrease of -15.8% compared with the previous year. In general, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 3.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, loose-leaf binder metal fitting imports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Russia (X tons) represented the key importer of base metal fittings for loose-leaf binders or files in Europe, creating 59% of total import. France (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Italy (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 12% share of total imports. Spain (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Portugal (X tons), the UK (X tons), Switzerland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of +1.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest loose-leaf binder metal fitting importing markets in Europe were Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and Austria ($X), together comprising 46% of total imports. Russia, France, Italy, the Czech Republic, Spain, the UK, Portugal, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Bosnia and Herzegovina lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 45%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Portugal, with a CAGR of +1.2%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2022, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, rising by 5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by 9.9% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in France ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+3.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform