Netherlands: Market for Printing and Writing Paper 2025

Market Size for Printing and Writing Paper in the Netherlands

The Dutch printing and writing paper market declined markedly to less than $X in 2022, which is down by 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a mild decline. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Printing and Writing Paper in the Netherlands

In value terms, printing and writing paper production declined dramatically to less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 7.5% against the previous year. Printing and writing paper production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Printing and Writing Paper

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas shipments of printing and writing paper decreased by -7% to X tons, falling for the fifth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports recorded a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, printing and writing paper exports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for printing and writing paper exports from the Netherlands, with a 37% share of total exports. Moreover, printing and writing paper exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-7.1% per year) and Italy (-1.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for printing and writing paper exports from the Netherlands, comprising 30% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 9.7% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-3.9% per year) and the UK (-6.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average printing and writing paper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 14% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Mexico (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Printing and Writing Paper

Imports into the Netherlands

Printing and writing paper imports into the Netherlands rose remarkably to X tons in 2022, surging by 8.1% against the year before. Overall, imports, however, saw a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 8.5% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, printing and writing paper imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a noticeable decline. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of printing and writing paper imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 59% share of total imports. Sweden, Portugal, Finland, Italy, France and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +2.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Austria ($X) constituted the largest printing and writing paper suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined 58% share of total imports. Sweden, Italy, Portugal, Finland, France and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

Among the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +7.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average printing and writing paper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 7.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 12%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from France ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Finland ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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