France: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in France

The French market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers fell modestly to $X in 2021, which is down by -4.3% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the market value increased by 5.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in France

In value terms, production of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 6% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from France

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers increased by 27% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a pronounced descent. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a perceptible curtailment. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from France, with a 25% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), twofold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (-6.3% per year) and Italy (-2.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers exports from France, comprising 25% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to -2.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (-5.8% per year) and Italy (-2.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 15% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($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 (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into France

For the third consecutive year, France recorded decline in supplies from abroad of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers, which decreased by -1.7% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 6.7%. 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 wood free printing and writing papers reduced slightly to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 9.4%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Portugal (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers to France, together accounting for 46% of total imports. These countries were followed by Finland, Belgium, Austria, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Slovakia, Brazil and the UK, which together accounted for a further 50%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +24.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper suppliers to France were Portugal ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 45% share of total imports. Spain, Finland, Austria, Belgium, Italy, Poland, Sweden, Slovakia, Brazil and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 49%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +16.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 6.7%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($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 (+11.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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