Ireland: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls in Ireland

In 2021, the Irish market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls increased by 24% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +38.8% against 2019 indices. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Exports from Ireland

In 2021, shipments abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls increased by 2.2% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a slight expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 235%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls rose remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 162%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls from Ireland, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK totaled +1.7%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) also remains the key foreign market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls exports from Ireland.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK amounted to -1.7%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls amounted to $X per ton, rising by 7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 52%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the UK.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to -3.4% per year.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Imports into Ireland

In 2021, supplies from abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls increased by 22% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +35.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls surged to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +39.1% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Finland (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls to Ireland, with a combined 64% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Czech Republic, Belgium, Portugal, France and the United States, which together accounted for a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +67.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Finland ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls suppliers to Ireland, with a combined 64% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, Belgium, Portugal, France and the United States, which together accounted for a further 30%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +59.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls stood at $X per ton in 2021, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 17%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($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 United States (+16.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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