Italy: Paper Tablecloths Market 2025

Paper Tablecloths Market Size in Italy

The Italian paper tablecloths market contracted dramatically to $X in 2021, dropping by -22.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper Tablecloths Production in Italy

In value terms, paper tablecloths production declined sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 16% against the previous year. Paper tablecloths production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Paper Tablecloths Exports

Exports from Italy

Paper tablecloths exports from Italy rose remarkably to X tons in 2021, surging by 7.1% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 19%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper tablecloths exports amounted to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of paper tablecloths exports from Italy, with a combined 50% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Spain, Austria, the United States, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Greece, Sweden, Slovenia and South Africa, which together accounted for a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +42.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for paper tablecloths exported from Italy were France ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X), together accounting for 48% of total exports. The UK, Austria, Switzerland, the United States, the Netherlands, Greece, Sweden, Slovenia and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +39.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average paper tablecloths export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 7.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 12% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Greece ($X per ton) and Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Tablecloths Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2021, purchases abroad of paper tablecloths and serviettes was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, saw a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 20%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper tablecloths imports totaled $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper tablecloths imports to Italy, together comprising 68% of total imports. Spain, Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, the Netherlands, Slovenia, China and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +63.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Austria ($X) constituted the largest paper tablecloths suppliers to Italy, with a combined 61% share of total imports. Poland, Spain, China, Hungary, Slovakia, the Netherlands, Belgium and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +61.3%, saw 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 paper tablecloths import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 5.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 15% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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