France: Newsprint Market 2025

Newsprint Market Size in France

In 2022, the French newsprint market increased by 100% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after six years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a deep setback. Newsprint consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Newsprint Production in France

In value terms, newsprint production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 4.9% against the previous year. Newsprint production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Newsprint Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, newsprint exports from France contracted to X tons, which is down by -11.9% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, newsprint exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a noticeable downturn. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for newsprint exports from France, with a 46% share of total exports. Moreover, newsprint exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Switzerland (X tons), with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-7.3% per year) and Switzerland (-0.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for newsprint exports from France, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +2.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-4.7% per year) and Switzerland (+1.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average newsprint export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, newsprint export price increased by +67.9% against 2020 indices. 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 foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($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 Turkey (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Newsprint Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, purchases abroad of newsprint increased by 24% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after six years of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a pronounced descent. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, newsprint imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The UK (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of newsprint imports to France, together accounting for 68% of total imports. Belgium, Finland, the Netherlands, Canada, Sweden and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +19.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest newsprint suppliers to France were the UK ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X), together accounting for 69% of total imports. Belgium, Finland, the Netherlands, Canada, Sweden and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

Among the main suppliers, Canada, with a CAGR of +21.8%, 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 newsprint import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 62% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, newsprint import price increased by +66.0% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price attained 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 highest price was recorded for prices from the UK ($X per ton) and Switzerland ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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