Portugal: Market for Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups 2024

Market Size for Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups in Portugal

For the sixth year in a row, the Portuguese paper dishes and cups market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 3% to $X in 2021. Overall, the total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +46.9% against 2014 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Production of Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups in Portugal

In value terms, paper dishes and cups production shrank modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 23%. Paper dishes and cups production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups

Exports from Portugal

In 2021, paper dishes and cups exports from Portugal soared to X tons, growing by 41% against 2020 figures. In general, total exports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% 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 decreased by -16.6% against 2019 indices. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper dishes and cups exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for paper dishes and cups exports from Portugal, with a 86% share of total exports. Moreover, paper dishes and cups exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain totaled +2.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+19.3% per year) and Germany (-35.0% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for paper trays, dishes, plates and cups exports from Portugal, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 14% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Spain totaled +3.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+26.7% per year) and Germany (-27.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paper dishes and cups export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 9.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 (+11.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups

Imports into Portugal

In 2021, the amount of paper trays, dishes, plates and cups imported into Portugal surged to X tons, increasing by 27% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, paper dishes and cups imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +114.1% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper dishes and cups imports to Portugal, with a combined 73% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +103.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paper trays, dishes, plates and cups to Portugal, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain totaled +17.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-4.7% per year) and Turkey (+103.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paper dishes and cups import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 2.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 4.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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