France: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2025

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in France

In 2021, the French market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers decreased by -9.7% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, consumption saw a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the market value increased by 9.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in France

In value terms, production of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from France

In 2021, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from France expanded notably to X tons, surging by 8.3% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 28%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% 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 +57.3% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from France, together accounting for 73% of total exports. These countries were followed by Luxembourg, Italy, the Netherlands and the UK, which together accounted for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +60.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and Luxembourg ($X) constituted the largest markets for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers exported from France worldwide, together comprising 65% of total exports.

Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +57.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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 2021, the average export price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 14% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 35%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 the UK (+18.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into France

After four years of growth, overseas purchases of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers decreased by -14.8% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 4.8% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers shrank to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to France, with a combined 88% share of total imports. Finland, Canada and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 9.8%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of +368.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers suppliers to France were Germany ($X), Sweden ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 85% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Finland, Canada and Austria, which together accounted for a further 9.8%.

Among the main suppliers, Canada, with a CAGR of +232.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, surging by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 13%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Austria ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (-0.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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