France: Paper Tablecloths Market 2024

Paper Tablecloths Market Size in France

In 2021, the French paper tablecloths market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a perceptible curtailment. Paper tablecloths consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Paper Tablecloths Production in France

In value terms, paper tablecloths production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 17%. Paper tablecloths production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Paper Tablecloths Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, overseas shipments of paper tablecloths and serviettes decreased by -0.1% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 23%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper tablecloths exports contracted modestly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of paper tablecloths exports from France, with a combined 71% share of total exports. Australia, Spain, Switzerland, Poland, the UK, Luxembourg and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Australia (with a CAGR of +16.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for paper tablecloths and serviettes exports from France, comprising 40% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, 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: Italy (+1.8% per year) and Belgium (-8.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average paper tablecloths export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -4.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 18%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Switzerland (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Tablecloths Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, paper tablecloths imports into France reduced to X tons, with a decrease of -12.2% on 2020. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 7.4%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper tablecloths imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper tablecloths imports to France, together accounting for 70% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, China, the UK and Austria, which together accounted for a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +4.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper tablecloths suppliers to France were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising 66% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +9.5%, saw 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

The average paper tablecloths import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 36% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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