France: Paper Label Market 2025

Paper Label Market Size in France

In 2021, the French paper label market decreased by -64.7% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the market value increased by 9.9% against the previous year. Paper label consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Paper Label Production in France

In value terms, paper label production dropped sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production faced a significant contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 7.4%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Paper Label Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, overseas shipments of labels of paper or paperboard were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper label exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum 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 paper label exports from France, together comprising 37% of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, Poland, Tunisia, Switzerland, Canada, the Netherlands, Portugal, Hungary, Cameroon and Italy, which together accounted for a further 46%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +20.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for paper label exported from France were Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising 35% of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Italy, Poland, Switzerland, Tunisia, the Netherlands, Portugal, Hungary, Cameroon and Canada, which together accounted for a further 38%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +8.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination 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 paper label export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the export price showed a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 22% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Paper Label Imports

Imports into France

For the third consecutive year, France recorded growth in supplies from abroad of labels of paper or paperboard, which increased by 31% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a buoyant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper label imports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper label imports to France, with a combined 64% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +27.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper label suppliers to France were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Belgium ($X), together accounting for 60% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +5.3%, recorded 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 paper label import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -12% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 10% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (-1.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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