Europe: Market for Printing and Writing Paper 2024

Market Size for Printing and Writing Paper in Europe

The Europe printing and writing paper market shrank significantly to $X in 2022, dropping by -65.9% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the market value increased by 6.6%. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Printing and Writing Paper in Europe

In value terms, printing and writing paper production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 6.6% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Printing and Writing Paper

Exports in Europe

Printing and writing paper exports declined to X tons in 2022, dropping by -13.6% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 9.1%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, printing and writing paper exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 16% 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 remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by Finland (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Austria (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the largest exporters of printing and writing paper, together comprising 75% of total exports. The Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons), France (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Russia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +4.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest printing and writing paper supplier in Europe, comprising 24% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Sweden, with an 8.9% share.

In Germany, printing and writing paper exports contracted by an average annual rate of -1.4% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (-8.6% per year) and Sweden (-4.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, rising by 33% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. As a result, the export price reached 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 France ($X per ton), while Russia ($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 (+3.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Printing and Writing Paper

Imports in Europe

In 2022, imports of printing and writing paper in Europe reduced to X tons, with a decrease of -8.1% against 2021 figures. In general, imports continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 0.7%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, printing and writing paper imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a perceptible setback. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), followed by France (X tons), the UK (X tons), Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the key importers of printing and writing paper, together achieving 70% of total imports. Belgium (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Russia (X tons), Austria (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Sweden (with a CAGR of -0.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline 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 2022, with a combined 44% share of total imports. Italy, Poland, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Austria, Russia and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +1.0%, 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 mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 29% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. As a result, import 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 importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+3.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform