France: Market for Coated Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Coated Printing and Writing Papers in France

The French market for coated printing and writing papers stood at $X in 2021, picking up by 10% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a abrupt slump. Coated printing and writing paper consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Coated Printing and Writing Papers in France

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, faced a abrupt downturn. Coated printing and writing paper production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from France

In 2021, shipments abroad of coated printing and writing papers was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 19%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of coated printing and writing paper exports from France, together comprising 60% of total exports. The UK, the Netherlands, Italy, Greece, Portugal, Switzerland and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Greece (with a CAGR of +33.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest markets for coated printing and writing paper exported from France worldwide, with a combined 52% share of total exports. Belgium, Portugal, the UK, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the United States and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

Greece, with a CAGR of +24.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for coated printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 3.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 27%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+10.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into France

Coated printing and writing paper imports into France totaled X tons in 2021, with an increase of 4.6% on 2020. Overall, imports, however, showed a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 8% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper imports totaled $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a deep downturn. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest coated printing and writing paper supplier to France, with a 34% share of total imports. Moreover, coated printing and writing paper imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), twofold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at +1.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+0.6% per year) and Italy (-8.9% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of coated printing and writing papers to France, comprising 34% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to -1.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-8.2% per year) and Belgium (-4.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for coated printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 7.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a pronounced decline. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were Italy ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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