Spain: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls in Spain

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Spanish market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls, when its value increased by 32% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, showed a mild decline. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Rolls in Spain

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Exports from Spain

In 2021, overseas shipments of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls increased by 66% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern 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.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls from Spain, with a combined 48% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, Algeria, Tunisia, the UK, Egypt, Morocco, India, Greece, Turkey and Brazil, which together accounted for a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of +48.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest markets for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls exported from Spain worldwide, with a combined 44% share of total exports. These countries were followed by India, Portugal, Algeria, Brazil, the UK, Greece, Turkey, Tunisia, Morocco and Egypt, which together accounted for a further 37%.

Among the main countries of destination, Egypt, with a CAGR of +41.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -3.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 15%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tunisia ($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 (+3.2%), 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 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Imports into Spain

In 2021, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls into Spain soared to X tons, with an increase of 21% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, imports, however, showed a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 53% 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 X-150 g/m2 in rolls soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a mild descent. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Portugal (X tons) constituted the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls supplier to Spain, accounting for a 31% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls from Portugal exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Portugal totaled -3.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+1.8% per year) and Italy (+9.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls suppliers to Spain were Portugal ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 60% share of total imports. France, Austria, Finland, Belgium and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +34.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($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 (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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