France: Graphic Papers Market 2025

Graphic Papers Market Size in France

In 2022, the French graphic papers market increased by 25% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after eight years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible descent. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Graphic Papers Production in France

In value terms, graphic papers production rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Graphic Papers Exports

Exports from France

Graphic papers exports from France reduced to X tons in 2022, which is down by -6.8% compared with 2021. Overall, exports recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 15%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, graphic papers exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 22% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for graphic papers exports from France, accounting for a 32% share of total exports. Moreover, graphic papers exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), twofold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to -5.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (-5.4% per year) and Italy (-9.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for graphic papers exports from France, comprising 29% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at -3.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (-3.3% per year) and Italy (-5.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average graphic papers export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 30% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to the UK ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) and Spain ($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 (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Graphic Papers Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, the amount of graphic papers imported into France contracted slightly to X tons, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Overall, imports showed a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 5.6% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, graphic papers imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a mild slump. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest graphic papers supplier to France, with a 29% share of total imports. Moreover, graphic papers imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Spain (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-0.5% per year) and Spain (+0.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of graphic papers to France, comprising 28% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+0.2% per year) and Spain (+4.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average graphic papers import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 32% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Italy ($X per ton) and Portugal ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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