Italy: 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 Italy

After two years of decline, the Italian market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets increased by 51% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Sheets in Italy

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 65%. Production of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production 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 Italy

In 2021, shipments abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets decreased by -25.9% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after eight years of growth. Overall, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -26.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 47%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 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 declined to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -14.5% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Greece (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets from Italy, together accounting for 24% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Morocco (with a CAGR of +64.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Spain ($X) and Greece ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets exported from Italy worldwide, together accounting for 22% of total exports. Morocco, the UK, Germany, North Macedonia, the United States, Serbia, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, China and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

Morocco, with a CAGR of +54.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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

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 27% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($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 Bulgaria (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Italy

In 2021, supplies from abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2013, thus ending a seven-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 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 sheets surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a perceptible decline. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Portugal (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Slovakia (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 sheets to Italy, with a combined 51% share of total imports. Indonesia, France, Brazil, Austria, Sweden, Spain and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Indonesia (with a CAGR of +17.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets suppliers to Italy were Portugal ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 50% share of total imports. Slovakia, Austria, Indonesia, Brazil, Sweden, Spain and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Indonesia, with a CAGR of +15.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

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 sheets stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 2.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 18% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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