Portugal: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Portugal

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Portuguese market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers, when its value decreased by -34.2% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a abrupt slump. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Portugal

In value terms, production of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers shrank significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 20% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Portugal

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers, when their volume increased by 14% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from Portugal, with a combined 28% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, Turkey, Italy, Egypt, the UK, Algeria, Mexico, the Netherlands, Morocco and Greece, which together accounted for a further 53%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Mexico (with a CAGR of +21.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest markets for uncoated wood free printing and writing paper exported from Portugal worldwide, with a combined 29% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the United States, Italy, the UK, Turkey, Egypt, Algeria, Mexico, the Netherlands, Morocco and Greece, which together accounted for a further 52%.

Mexico, with a CAGR of +19.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination 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 uncoated wood free printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 6.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 12%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices to Germany ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($X per ton) and Egypt ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Algeria (+0.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Portugal

In 2021, purchases abroad of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers increased by 7.9% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated wood free printing and writing paper to Portugal, with a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-6.8% per year) and Italy (+20.1% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers to Portugal, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain totaled +2.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+4.1% per year) and Italy (+22.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 9.4% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 17%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+11.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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