Greece: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Greece

The Greek market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers skyrocketed to $X in 2021, picking up by 29% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a mild descent. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Greece

In 2021, shipments abroad of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 703%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 311% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons) was the main destination for exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Greece, accounting for a 41% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to Bulgaria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Israel (X tons), twofold. Romania (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Bulgaria stood at +53.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Israel (+279.9% per year) and Romania (+13.8% per year).

In value terms, Romania ($X), Bulgaria ($X) and Israel ($X) were the largest markets for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers exported from Greece worldwide, together comprising 79% of total exports.

Israel, with a CAGR of +141.7%, 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

The average export price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 92% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed prominent growth. 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 export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cyprus ($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 Australia (+84.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Greece

In 2021, the amount of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers imported into Greece amounted to X tons, picking up by 8.6% against the previous year. Overall, imports, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 32% 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 surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a mild decrease. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Canada (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to Greece, with a combined 59% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +83.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers suppliers to Greece were Canada ($X), Sweden ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 41% share of total imports.

Canada, with a CAGR of +73.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 23% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 26%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($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 (+16.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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