Italy: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Italy

In 2021, the Italian market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a slight downturn. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Italy

In value terms, production of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 55% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2015; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Italy

In 2021, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from Italy was estimated at X tons, picking up by 13% compared with 2020 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 15%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from Italy, together comprising 30% of total exports. The UK, Greece, the United States, Morocco, Romania, China, Israel, Tunisia, Switzerland and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Morocco (with a CAGR of +31.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for uncoated wood free printing and writing paper exported from Italy were Spain ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 29% share of total exports. The UK, the United States, Greece, China, Morocco, Romania, Switzerland, Israel, Tunisia and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

Israel, with a CAGR of +18.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average export price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were Spain ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tunisia ($X per ton) and Romania ($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 Greece (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Italy

In 2021, approx. X tons of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers were imported into Italy; with an increase of 18% against the year before. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild decrease. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers to Italy, with a combined 55% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Austria, Sweden, France, Spain, Indonesia, Brazil, the Netherlands, Russia, Poland and the United Arab Emirates, which together accounted for a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +216.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper suppliers to Italy were Germany ($X), Portugal ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 54% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Slovakia, Spain, Austria, Sweden, Indonesia, Brazil, the Netherlands, Poland, Russia and the United Arab Emirates, which together accounted for a further 40%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +120.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 import price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 4.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 16%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($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 (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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