France: Market for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp 2025

Market Size for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp in France

In 2022, the French paper pulp moulded articles market increased by 2.7% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +65.1% against 2019 indices. Paper pulp moulded articles consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp in France

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 15% against the previous year. Paper pulp moulded articles production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Exports from France

In 2022, approx. X tons of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp were exported from France; which is down by -29.9% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles exports reduced to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 16%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of paper pulp moulded articles exports from France, with a combined 51% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +4.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for paper pulp moulded articles exported from France worldwide, together comprising 47% of total exports.

Germany, with a CAGR of +6.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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 2022, the average paper pulp moulded articles export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 28% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.8%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cameroon ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Imports into France

In 2022, supplies from abroad of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp decreased by -2.4% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 40%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles imports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 38%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper pulp moulded articles imports to France, with a combined 54% share of total imports. Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, the UK, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, Sweden and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +45.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Denmark ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest paper pulp moulded articles suppliers to France, with a combined 54% share of total imports. Spain, the UK, Belgium, the Netherlands, Hungary, Croatia, Italy, Sweden and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

Among the main suppliers, the UK, with a CAGR of +46.1%, 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

The average paper pulp moulded articles import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 7% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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 UK ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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