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

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

In 2022, the French market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible setback. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from France

In 2022, approx. X tons of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 were exported from France; falling by X% against the year before. In general, exports recorded a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 expanded notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 from France, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 exports from France, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the UK ($X per ton) and Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Algeria ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (X%), 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

Imports into France

In 2022, supplies from abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a slight decline. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Portugal (X tons) constituted the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 supplier to France, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 from Portugal exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Portugal amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

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

Among the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 2022, the average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import 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 supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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