France: Envelope Market 2025

Envelope Market Size in France

After six years of decline, the French envelope market increased by 2.1% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption, however, showed a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Envelope Production in France

In value terms, envelope production expanded slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a abrupt decrease. Envelope production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Envelope Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, overseas shipments of envelopes were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 36%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, envelope exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a perceptible descent. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of envelope exports from France, together accounting for 60% of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, Morocco, Italy, Tunisia, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Benin and Sweden, which together accounted 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 Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +5.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest markets for envelope exported from France worldwide, together accounting for 53% of total exports. These countries were followed by Spain, Italy, Luxembourg, Morocco, the Netherlands, Tunisia, Sweden and Benin, which together accounted for a further 30%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +5.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average envelope export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 5.8% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 21%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Benin ($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 Sweden (+22.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Envelope Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, imports of envelopes into France reduced to X tons, with a decrease of -3.9% compared with the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, envelope imports expanded modestly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a abrupt setback. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of envelope imports to France, with a combined 63% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Slovakia, Belgium, the Netherlands, Romania, the UK, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Italy and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of +30.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest envelope suppliers to France were Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for 61% of total imports. These countries were followed by Slovakia, the Netherlands, the UK, Italy, Belgium, Romania, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 32%.

Slovakia, with a CAGR of +30.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average envelope import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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