Portugal: Market for Coated Printing and Writing Papers 2025

Market Size for Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Portugal

In 2021, the Portuguese market for coated printing and writing papers was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a pronounced decrease. Coated printing and writing paper consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Portugal

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 33%. Coated printing and writing paper production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Portugal

For the third consecutive year, Portugal recorded decline in shipments abroad of coated printing and writing papers, which decreased by -5.1% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 174%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper exports fell to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a mild decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 62%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for coated printing and writing paper exports from Portugal, with a 53% share of total exports. Moreover, coated printing and writing paper exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Angola (X tons), threefold. Cabo Verde (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain totaled +3.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Angola (-7.7% per year) and Cabo Verde (-3.6% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for coated printing and writing papers exports from Portugal, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Angola ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Cabo Verde, with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Spain totaled +4.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Angola (-7.5% per year) and Cabo Verde (-5.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for coated printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -8.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a noticeable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 65%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Mexico (+20.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Portugal

In 2021, supplies from abroad of coated printing and writing papers was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a noticeable decrease. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a pronounced contraction. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of coated printing and writing paper to Portugal, with a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, coated printing and writing paper imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fourfold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain totaled -1.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+4.2% per year) and Italy (-4.8% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of coated printing and writing papers to Portugal, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain amounted to -3.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+6.0% per year) and Italy (-6.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for coated printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 13% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for South Korea ($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 (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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