Europe: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets 2025

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

The Europe market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets contracted to $X in 2021, shrinking by -2% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets rose to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 7.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Sheets

Exports in Europe

After three years of decline, overseas shipments of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets increased by 7.3% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a noticeable decline. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 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 X-150 g/m2 in sheets expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced reduction. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Portugal (X tons), distantly followed by Slovakia (X tons), Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons), Finland (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Russia (X tons) and France (X tons) represented the major exporters of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets, together generating 82% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +9.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Portugal ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 43% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Slovakia, Sweden, France, Finland and Russia, which together accounted for a further 33%.

Among the main exporting countries, Russia, with a CAGR of +6.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, surging by 3.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 9.3%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+0.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

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

Imports in Europe

After eight years of decline, overseas purchases of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets increased by 0.3% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a pronounced contraction. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets stood at $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 9.3%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by the UK (X tons), France (X tons), Italy (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented the largest importers of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets, together committing 57% of total imports. Spain (X tons), Poland (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Switzerland (X tons), Romania (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Russia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets imports into Germany stood at -1.7%. At the same time, Poland (+4.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Europe, with a CAGR of +4.6% from 2012-2021. The Czech Republic and Romania experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Ukraine (-1.1%), Italy (-2.4%), Switzerland (-2.9%), Belgium (-3.7%), Russia (-4.5%), Spain (-4.6%), the Netherlands (-5.9%), France (-7.6%) and the UK (-8.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Germany (+3 p.p.) and Poland (+2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of France (-4 p.p.) and the UK (-6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and the UK ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 40% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Poland, the Czech Republic, Ukraine, Romania and Russia, which together accounted for a further 40%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +4.0%, recorded 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 a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, rising by 3.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+1.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform