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

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

The Europe market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 totaled $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a slight curtailment. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a mild reduction. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports in Europe

In 2022, the amount of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 exported in Europe dropped to X tons, falling by X% on the year before. Overall, exports showed a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Portugal (X tons), distantly followed by Germany (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Poland (X tons), Russia (X tons), Finland (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main exporters of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2, together constituting X% of total exports. The following exporters - Austria (X tons), Italy (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 supplying countries in Europe were Portugal ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Slovakia, Sweden, France, Austria, Italy, Russia, the Netherlands, Finland, Spain and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Italy, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained 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 Austria ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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

Imports in Europe

In 2022, overseas purchases of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after eight years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), followed by the UK (X tons), France (X tons), Italy (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the key importers of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2, together committing X% of total imports. Poland (X tons), Switzerland (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Romania (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and France ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports. Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Poland, the Czech Republic, Romania, Hungary and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Switzerland ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform