Netherlands: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets in the Netherlands

The Dutch market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after five years of decline. In general, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Sheets in the Netherlands

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets shrank rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 75% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, the amount of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets exported from the Netherlands reduced dramatically to X tons, shrinking by -20.2% on 2020. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +19.4% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 51%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 118% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets from the Netherlands, with a 48% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X tons), with a 20% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to France stood at +38.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-3.1% per year) and Belgium (-1.5% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets exports from the Netherlands, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to France stood at +38.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-4.0% per year) and Belgium (-2.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 29% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted notable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 75% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 UK (+0.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, overseas purchases of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets increased by 15% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a deep reduction. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets to the Netherlands, with a combined 46% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Portugal, Austria, France, Finland, Poland, Slovakia and the United States, which together accounted for a further 48%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of +12.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets suppliers to the Netherlands were Germany ($X), Sweden ($X) and Portugal ($X), with a combined 43% share of total imports. Belgium, Austria, France, Finland, Poland, Slovakia and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 46%.

Finland, with a CAGR of +11.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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 graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets amounted to $X per ton, rising by 11% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Germany ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($X per ton) and Finland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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