Europe: Paper Tablecloths Market 2025

Paper Tablecloths Market Size in Europe

The Europe paper tablecloths market reduced modestly to $X in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 5.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Paper Tablecloths Production in Europe

In value terms, paper tablecloths production fell modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 6.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Paper Tablecloths Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2021, shipments abroad of paper tablecloths and serviettes increased by 18% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper tablecloths exports reached $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Italy (X tons) was the major exporter of paper tablecloths and serviettes in Europe, mixing up 58% of total export. Poland (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with an 8.1% share, followed by Portugal (6.6%) and Slovakia (5.6%). Spain (X tons), Austria (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +10.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest paper tablecloths supplier in Europe, comprising 29% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 12% share.

In Germany, paper tablecloths exports decreased by an average annual rate of -2.0% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+4.2% per year) and Poland (+8.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -5.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by 10%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($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 (+4.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Tablecloths Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2021, paper tablecloths imports in Europe fell slightly to X tons, remaining constant against 2020. Over the period under review, imports recorded a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 7.6%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper tablecloths imports expanded markedly to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a slight descent. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons), Spain (X tons), the UK (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Austria (X tons), Switzerland (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) represented roughly 76% of total imports in 2021. The following importers - Norway (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) - each finished at a 6.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +3.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and the UK ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 37% share of total imports. Spain, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Denmark, Belgium, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Italy and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 46%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +3.3%, recorded 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

In 2021, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+4.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform