Netherlands: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2025

Market Size for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in the Netherlands

After two years of decline, the Dutch market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers increased by 42% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption showed a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in the Netherlands

In value terms, production of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, approx. X tons of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers were exported from the Netherlands; with a decrease of -12.5% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, exports recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers rose markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 29%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from the Netherlands, together comprising 49% of total exports. Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, Egypt, the United States, Spain, Turkey, Austria, Poland and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of +23.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers exports from the Netherlands, comprising 31% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to France amounted to +6.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-10.4% per year) and the UK (-1.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 21% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 France (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, overseas purchases of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers increased by 13% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a five-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt slump. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible decrease. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers to the Netherlands, with a combined 48% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Sweden, Portugal, France and Finland, which together accounted for a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Finland (with a CAGR of +11.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Sweden ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined 50% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Austria, Portugal, France and Finland, which together accounted for a further 32%.

Finland, with a CAGR of +8.9%, 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

The average import price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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