Europe: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls 2024

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls in Europe

The Europe market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls amounted to $X in 2021, rising by 14% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Rolls in Europe

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 13%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Exports in Europe

In 2021, the amount of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls exported in Europe expanded sharply to X tons, growing by 7.7% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports, however, saw a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight shrinkage. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Finland (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) represented roughly 38% of total exports in 2021. Germany (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a 12% share, followed by Sweden (7.3%), the Netherlands (6.1%), Poland (5.7%), Spain (5.4%), Austria (5%) and Belgium (4.7%).

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of +7.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Portugal ($X) and Finland ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 49% share of total exports.

Portugal, with a CAGR of +6.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 11% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Belgium ($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 (+0.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Imports in Europe

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls increased by 10% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a mild downturn. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls expanded significantly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a slight reduction. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by France (X tons), the UK (X tons), Italy (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Spain (X tons) represented the key importers of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls, together achieving 69% of total imports. The Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons), Switzerland (X tons), Romania (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Norway (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +3.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 43% share of total imports. The UK, Belgium, Spain, the Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland, Romania, Ukraine and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +2.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2021, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 2.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 9.7%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while Norway ($X per ton) was 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