Greece: Market for Coated Printing and Writing Papers 2025

Market Size for Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Greece

In 2021, the Greek market for coated printing and writing papers increased by 6.8% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, consumption saw a abrupt decrease. Coated printing and writing paper consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Greece

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper production fell modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 446%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Greece

In 2021, approx. X tons of coated printing and writing papers were exported from Greece; jumping by 216% against the previous year. Overall, exports showed a buoyant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a strong increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons) was the main destination for coated printing and writing paper exports from Greece, accounting for a 59% share of total exports. Moreover, coated printing and writing paper exports to Bulgaria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Cyprus (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Bulgaria totaled +23.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cyprus (+16.3% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+21.5% per year).

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for coated printing and writing papers exports from Greece, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cyprus ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Bulgaria amounted to +21.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cyprus (+13.9% per year) and Italy (+16.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for coated printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -39.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Dominican Republic ($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 (-0.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Greece

In 2021, imports of coated printing and writing papers into Greece expanded slightly to X tons, surging by 3% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper imports rose notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main suppliers of coated printing and writing paper imports to Greece, together accounting for 54% of total imports. Spain, Sweden, Austria, China, Belgium, Indonesia, Cyprus and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +14.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest coated printing and writing paper suppliers to Greece were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined 52% share of total imports. Finland, Sweden, Austria, China, Belgium, Indonesia, South Korea and Cyprus lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

Among the main suppliers, Sweden, with a CAGR of +16.2%, 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 2021, the average import price for coated printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, growing by 10% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 16%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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