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

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

After two years of decline, the Greek market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers increased by 9.6% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild decrease. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Greece

In value terms, production of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 72%. Production of peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Greece

Exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from Greece soared to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 29% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained 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 continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 57%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Cyprus (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Malta (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from Greece, with a combined 67% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Iran, Ireland, Portugal, Italy and Albania, which together accounted for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Ireland (with a CAGR of +1,889.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Cyprus ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers exports from Greece, comprising 36% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bulgaria ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Iran, with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Cyprus stood at +27.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bulgaria (-10.9% per year) and Iran (+20.6% 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, reducing by -7.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 48% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Iran ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malta ($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 Iran (+11.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Greece

In 2021, approx. X tons of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers were imported into Greece; rising by 7.1% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 32%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Portugal (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers to Greece, with a combined 51% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Indonesia, Germany, Austria, Russia, Sweden, Spain, the Netherlands, China, Finland and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +74.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper suppliers to Greece were Portugal ($X), Italy ($X) and Slovakia ($X), with a combined 47% share of total imports. Germany, Indonesia, Austria, Russia, Sweden, Spain, China, the Netherlands, Finland and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.

Russia, with a CAGR of +69.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the average import price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a mild slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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