Europe: Market for Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry 2024

Market Size for Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry in Europe

The Europe paper industry finishing agents market declined to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry in Europe

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry

Exports in Europe

In 2022, exports of finishing agents used in the paper industry in Europe declined slightly to X tons, which is down by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a noticeable decrease. 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 attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents exports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Norway dominates exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. The Netherlands (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Austria (X%). Germany (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Norway decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Germany (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Germany emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Austria experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the Netherlands (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Germany (X p.p.) and Austria (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Norway and the Netherlands saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Norway ($X) and Austria ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of total exports.

Austria, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries 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 Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, paper industry finishing agents export price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Norway ($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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry

Imports in Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of finishing agents used in the paper industry were imported in Europe; with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents imports reached $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Germany represented the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which amounted to X% of total imports. Belgium (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by France (X%). The following importers - Sweden (X tons), Russia (X tons), Finland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the UK (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of finishing agents used in the paper industry. At the same time, Belgium (X%), Poland (X%), Sweden (X%), the UK (X%), Russia (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Italy (X%) and France (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Finland (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Belgium (X p.p.) and Sweden (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Germany and Finland saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest paper industry finishing agents importing markets in Europe were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Sweden ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Belgium, Poland, Italy, Finland, the Netherlands, Russia and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, 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, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, 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 Finland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform