Netherlands: Market for Coated Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Coated Printing and Writing Papers in the Netherlands

The Dutch market for coated printing and writing papers skyrocketed to $X in 2021, with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a abrupt decrease. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Coated Printing and Writing Papers in the Netherlands

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper production rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 15%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, the amount of coated printing and writing papers exported from the Netherlands contracted to X tons, reducing by -14.2% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 27%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper exports declined to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main destinations of coated printing and writing paper exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 37% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of +32.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and Belgium ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for coated printing and writing paper exported from the Netherlands worldwide, with a combined 36% share of total exports. France, Egypt, Italy, Poland, the UK, Spain, India, Australia, Turkey and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

Egypt, with a CAGR of +34.9%, recorded 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

The average export price for coated printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 11% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($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 the United States (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, imports of coated printing and writing papers into the Netherlands declined to X tons, shrinking by -10% compared with 2020. Overall, imports showed a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper imports fell slightly to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 15% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of coated printing and writing paper imports to the Netherlands, together accounting for 71% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +12.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Austria ($X) appeared to be the largest coated printing and writing paper suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined 66% share of total imports.

Austria, with a CAGR of +10.2%, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for coated printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 9.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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