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

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

The Irish market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets contracted modestly to $X in 2021, waning by -2.2% 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). Overall, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt descent. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from Ireland

In 2021, the amount of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets exported from Ireland fell to X tons, waning by -8.4% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, exports, however, posted a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 73%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets amounted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 51%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

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 sheets from Ireland, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK stood at +4.3%.

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 sheets exports from Ireland.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK was relatively modest.

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 sheets amounted to $X per ton, surging by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 24% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 -4.8% per year.

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

Imports into Ireland

In 2021, purchases abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets decreased by -3.4% to X tons, falling for the fifth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 9.6%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets contracted slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 22%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets to Ireland, accounting for a 24% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Portugal (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK stood at -18.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-7.9% per year) and Portugal (+4.2% per year).

In value terms, the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets suppliers to Ireland were the UK ($X), Germany ($X) and Portugal ($X), together accounting for 43% of total imports. France, Austria, the United Arab Emirates, Canada, Finland, the United States and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +1,167.6%, 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 graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.7%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 24% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($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 UK (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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