Italy: Market for Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry 2024

Market Size for Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry in Italy

In 2022, the Italian paper industry finishing agents market increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry in Italy

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry

Exports from Italy

In 2022, the amount of finishing agents used in the paper industry exported from Italy amounted to X tons, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for paper industry finishing agents exports from Italy, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, paper industry finishing agents exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Turkey (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for finishing agents used in the paper industry exports from Italy, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper industry finishing agents export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 Poland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry

Imports into Italy

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in purchases abroad of finishing agents used in the paper industry, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents imports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a pronounced 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 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper industry finishing agents imports to Italy, with a combined X% share of total imports. Spain, the Netherlands, Poland and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest paper industry finishing agents suppliers to Italy were Germany ($X), Austria ($X) and Sweden ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. The Netherlands, Spain, France and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average paper industry finishing agents import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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