Netherlands: 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 the Netherlands

The Dutch market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² skyrocketed to $X in 2021, growing by 57% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, shipments abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² decreased by -88.5% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports faced a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 407% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports of 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 dropped sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 503%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Pakistan (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 the Netherlands, together accounting for 69% of total exports. These countries were followed by Egypt, France, Italy, Romania, Suriname, Spain, Latvia and the UK, which together accounted for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +138.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X) were the largest markets for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² exported from the Netherlands worldwide, together comprising 72% of total exports. Italy, Spain, Pakistan, the UK, Egypt, Suriname, Latvia and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Romania, with a CAGR of +79.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, 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 graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -6.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 221% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($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 Germany (+7.7%), 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 the Netherlands

Imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² into the Netherlands reduced slightly to X tons in 2021, declining by -3.7% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 120% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum 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 under X g/m² surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 124%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² supplier to the Netherlands, accounting for a 60% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X tons), threefold. Finland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled -3.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (-17.2% per year) and Finland (+2.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² to the Netherlands, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 9.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to +5.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (-18.6% per year) and Sweden (+22.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² amounted to $X per ton, surging by 21% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+26.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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