Spain: Paper Moulding Machine Market 2025

Paper Moulding Machine Market Size in Spain

In 2022, the Spanish paper moulding machine market increased by 6.9% to $X, rising for the fourth consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, consumption recorded a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Paper Moulding Machine Production in Spain

In value terms, paper moulding machine production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a drastic downturn. Paper moulding machine production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Paper Moulding Machine Exports

Exports from Spain

In 2022, shipments abroad of machines for moulding articles in paper pulp, paper or paperboard decreased by -52.9% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 1,217% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper moulding machine exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 612% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X units), Malaysia (X units) and Morocco (X units) were the main destinations of paper moulding machine exports from Spain, together comprising 50% of total exports. Chile, Indonesia, Poland, the Czech Republic, the United States, China and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 50%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Chile (with a CAGR of +9.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for paper moulding machine exported from Spain were Mexico ($X), Poland ($X) and Morocco ($X), together accounting for 82% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Morocco, with a CAGR of +37.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 2022, the average paper moulding machine export price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, paper moulding machine export price increased by +98.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 42% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the United States ($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 Poland (+14.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Moulding Machine Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2022, purchases abroad of machines for moulding articles in paper pulp, paper or paperboard increased by 17% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 439% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper moulding machine imports fell sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 218%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest paper moulding machine supplier to Spain, accounting for a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, paper moulding machine imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X units), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X units), with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +15.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+12.1% per year) and Germany (-6.2% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of machines for moulding articles in paper pulp, paper or paperboard to Spain, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 20% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States stood at +99.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+1.8% per year) and China (+17.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average paper moulding machine import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, with a decrease of -50.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, enjoyed tangible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 136% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+21.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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