Greece: Paper And Paperboard Market 2024

Paper And Paperboard Market Size in Greece

In 2022, the Greek paper and paperboard market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Paper and paperboard consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Paper And Paperboard Production in Greece

In value terms, paper and paperboard production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Paper And Paperboard Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2022, shipments abroad of paper and paperboard increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper and paperboard exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted resilient growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of paper and paperboard exports from Greece, with a combined X% share of total exports. Albania, Romania, North Macedonia, Serbia, Cyprus, Algeria, Lebanon, Kosovo and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Lebanon (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X), Turkey ($X) and Albania ($X) were the largest markets for paper and paperboard exported from Greece worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Italy, Romania, Cyprus, North Macedonia, Serbia, Algeria, Kosovo, Lebanon and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Lebanon, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper and paperboard export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, paper and paperboard export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cyprus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lebanon ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Paper And Paperboard Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2022, paper and paperboard imports into Greece stood at X tons, growing by X% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, paper and paperboard imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper and paperboard imports to Greece, with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, Austria, China, Romania, Indonesia, Sweden, Serbia, Portugal, Bulgaria and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper and paperboard suppliers to Greece were Turkey ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. China, Finland, Austria, Indonesia, Sweden, Romania, Serbia, Spain, Portugal and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 paper and paperboard import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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