France: Sack Kraft Paper Market 2025

Sack Kraft Paper Market Size in France

The French sack kraft paper market stood at $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Sack Kraft Paper Production in France

In value terms, sack kraft paper production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 36%. Sack kraft paper production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sack Kraft Paper Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, approx. X tons of sack kraft paper were exported from France; which is down by -11% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 20% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sack kraft paper exports amounted to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for sack kraft paper exports from France, with a 52% share of total exports. Moreover, sack kraft paper exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain amounted to +13.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-1.5% per year) and Italy (-11.1% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for sack kraft paper exports from France, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Spain totaled +16.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+1.0% per year) and Italy (-9.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sack kraft paper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 27% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Morocco ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($X per ton) and Greece ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Morocco (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sack Kraft Paper Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, approx. X tons of sack kraft paper were imported into France; leveling off at 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -4.9% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 57% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sack kraft paper imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +24.5% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 50%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of sack kraft paper imports to France, with a combined 69% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +47.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Sweden ($X), Italy ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) were the largest sack kraft paper suppliers to France, together accounting for 68% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +52.4%, 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 sack kraft paper import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 23% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. 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 countries with the highest prices were Belgium ($X per ton) and Finland ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) and Canada ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform