Italy: Sulphite Wrapping Paper Market 2025

Sulphite Wrapping Paper Market Size in Italy

In 2022, the Italian sulphite wrapping paper market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after seven years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, faced a deep reduction. Sulphite wrapping paper consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sulphite Wrapping Paper Production in Italy

In value terms, sulphite wrapping paper production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Sulphite Wrapping Paper Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, approx. X tons of sulphite wrapping paper were exported from Italy; which is down by X% against 2021 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sulphite wrapping paper exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Greece (X tons), France (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of sulphite wrapping paper exports from Italy, with a combined X% share of total exports. The United States, Mexico, Turkey, Egypt, Portugal, Germany, the UK and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the United States ($X), Greece ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for sulphite wrapping paper exported from Italy worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Mexico, Spain, Turkey, Egypt, the UK, Germany, Portugal and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, the UK, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average sulphite wrapping paper export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 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 States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphite Wrapping Paper Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, sulphite wrapping paper imports into Italy surged to X tons, growing by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports posted a perceptible expansion. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sulphite wrapping paper imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a temperate expansion 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 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) was the main supplier of sulphite wrapping paper to Italy, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Russia (X tons), with a X% share of total imports. The third position in this ranking was held by the Czech Republic (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sulphite wrapping paper to Italy, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Russia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Russia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sulphite wrapping paper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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