France: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls 2024

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

After four years of decline, the French market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls increased by 2.3% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a mild setback. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Rolls in France

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls expanded modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 10%. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from France

In 2021, shipments abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 54% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls from France, with a combined 55% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Spain, the UK, the Netherlands, the United States, the United Arab Emirates and Thailand, which together accounted for a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +65.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest markets for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls exported from France worldwide, together comprising 53% of total exports. Belgium, Switzerland, the UK, the Netherlands, Thailand, the United States and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +49.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -2.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 50% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 the Netherlands (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into France

In 2021, the amount of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls imported into France rose modestly to X tons, picking up by 3.2% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 7%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 13%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls to France, together comprising 49% of total imports. Belgium, Portugal, Italy, Austria, Sweden, the Netherlands and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 50%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +40.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls suppliers to France were Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and Finland ($X), together accounting for 49% of total imports. Belgium, Portugal, Austria, Italy, Sweden, Poland and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 49%.

Among the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of +37.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 5.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 5.9%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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