Italy: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² in Italy

After two years of decline, the Italian market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² increased by 16% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -16.4% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Exports from Italy

Exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² from Italy stood at X tons in 2021, surging by 4.3% compared with the previous year. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 16%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² from Italy, together comprising 35% of total exports. These countries were followed by France, Turkey, Tunisia, Slovenia, Romania, Switzerland, Croatia, Israel, Hungary and Denmark, which together accounted for a further 46%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +63.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Romania ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² exported from Italy worldwide, with a combined 34% share of total exports. These countries were followed by France, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Denmark, Croatia, Slovenia, Hungary, Tunisia and Israel, which together accounted for a further 39%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +48.9%, 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 under X g/m² amounted to $X per ton, surging by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 48%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Israel ($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 Romania (+18.1%), 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 under 40 g/m²

Imports into Italy

In 2021, purchases abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 31%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² to Italy, with a combined 80% share of total imports. These countries were followed by India, Spain, Austria, Slovenia, Belgium, the Czech Republic and Sweden, which together accounted for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +35.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and Finland ($X) appeared to be the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² suppliers to Italy, with a combined 84% share of total imports. Spain, India, the Czech Republic, Austria, Slovenia, Belgium and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

India, with a CAGR of +33.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 5.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 21%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+12.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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