Portugal: Paper Knife Market 2025

Paper Knife Market Size in Portugal

The Portuguese paper knife market soared to $X in 2022, jumping by 18% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Paper Knife Production in Portugal

In value terms, paper knife production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 5.6%. Paper knife production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Paper Knife Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2022, paper knife exports from Portugal skyrocketed to X units, increasing by 145% against the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate resilient growth. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper knife exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a prominent expansion. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X units) was the main destination for paper knife exports from Portugal, accounting for a 50% share of total exports. Moreover, paper knife exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Angola (X units), threefold. Cabo Verde (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain totaled +40.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Angola (-9.6% per year) and Cabo Verde (+7.2% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for paper knives exports from Portugal, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Finland ($X), with a 5.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Spain amounted to +45.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (-9.8% per year) and Italy (+117.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average paper knife export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, with an increase of 4% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, paper knife export price increased by +41.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Sao Tome and Principe ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Finland (+14.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Knife Imports

Imports into Portugal

For the fifth consecutive year, Portugal recorded growth in supplies from abroad of paper knives, which increased by 16% to X units in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, paper knife imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +76.5% against 2015 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Germany (X units) and France (X units) were the main suppliers of paper knife imports to Portugal, with a combined 85% share of total imports. Spain, Poland and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +63.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and China ($X) were the largest paper knife suppliers to Portugal, with a combined 77% share of total imports. Spain, Poland and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +40.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper knife import price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 16% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 28% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per unit), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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