Italy: Market for Printing and Writing Paper 2025

Market Size for Printing and Writing Paper in Italy

The Italian printing and writing paper market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a deep setback. Printing and writing paper consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Printing and Writing Paper in Italy

In value terms, printing and writing paper production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a slight decrease. Printing and writing paper production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Printing and Writing Paper

Exports from Italy

In 2022, printing and writing paper exports from Italy shrank to X tons, which is down by -7.6% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, printing and writing paper exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 33%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the United States (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of printing and writing paper exports from Italy, together accounting for 34% of total exports. The UK, Spain, Turkey, Poland, Greece, China, Austria, Belgium, Mexico and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +15.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for printing and writing paper exported from Italy were Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 37% share of total exports.

The United States, with a CAGR of +14.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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 2022, the average printing and writing paper export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 35% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, printing and writing paper export price increased by +46.9% against 2018 indices. 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 States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($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 Mexico (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Printing and Writing Paper

Imports into Italy

In 2022, overseas purchases of printing and writing paper increased by 6% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 6.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, printing and writing paper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of printing and writing paper to Italy, accounting for a 31% share of total imports. Moreover, printing and writing paper imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Sweden (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to -1.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (-3.5% per year) and Sweden (-1.9% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of printing and writing paper to Italy, comprising 31% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (-1.6% per year) and Portugal (+0.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average printing and writing paper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 29% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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