France: Market for Paper Sacks And Bags 2025

Market Size for Paper Sacks And Bags in France

In 2021, the French paper sack and bag market decreased by -25.9% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption recorded a perceptible downturn. Paper sack and bag consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Paper Sacks And Bags in France

In value terms, paper sack and bag production dropped dramatically to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 3.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Paper Sacks And Bags

Exports from France

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of paper sacks and bags, when their volume increased by 8.4% to X tons. Over the period under review, total exports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 34% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper sack and bag exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +82.5% against 2015 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of paper sack and bag exports from France, with a combined 44% share of total exports. Italy, the UK, the Netherlands, Portugal, Switzerland, Poland, Algeria, Sweden, the United States and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +34.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the largest markets for paper sack and bag exported from France worldwide, together accounting for 34% of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, the UK, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Sweden, Poland, the United States, Portugal, Algeria and Ireland, which together accounted for a further 35%.

Sweden, with a CAGR of +31.2%, 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

The average paper sack and bag export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 16% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 24%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Algeria ($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 (+2.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Paper Sacks And Bags

Imports into France

In 2021, purchases abroad of paper sacks and bags increased by 15% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper sack and bag imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of paper sack and bag to France, with a 28% share of total imports. Moreover, paper sack and bag imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Spain (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy stood at +3.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+8.6% per year) and Spain (+8.3% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paper sacks and bags to France, comprising 26% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy stood at +3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+6.3% per year) and China (-1.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average paper sack and bag import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 2.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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