Spain: Paper File Cover Market 2024

Paper File Cover Market Size in Spain

In 2022, the Spanish paper file cover market increased by 18% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption recorded a mild contraction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Paper File Cover Production in Spain

In value terms, paper file cover production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a deep setback. Paper file cover production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Paper File Cover Exports

Exports from Spain

In 2022, overseas shipments of paper binders, folders and file covers decreased by -33.9% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, exports showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 35%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper file cover exports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 25%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of paper file cover exports from Spain, together accounting for 52% of total exports. Germany, the UK, Costa Rica, Belgium, Bolivia, Andorra, Poland and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Costa Rica (with a CAGR of +165.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), the UK ($X) and Portugal ($X) constituted the largest markets for paper file cover exported from Spain worldwide, with a combined 52% share of total exports. Germany, Italy, Belgium, Poland, Andorra, Hungary, Bolivia and Costa Rica lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Costa Rica, with a CAGR of +170.4%, saw 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 file cover export price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 33%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Costa Rica ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+18.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper File Cover Imports

Imports into Spain

Paper file cover imports into Spain shrank notably to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -18.7% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 38%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper file cover imports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Tunisia (X tons), China (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper file cover imports to Spain, with a combined 67% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Tunisia (with a CAGR of +96.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper file cover suppliers to Spain were Tunisia ($X), France ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 65% share of total imports.

Tunisia, with a CAGR of +83.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average paper file cover import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 3.9% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, paper file cover import price increased by +71.6% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 42%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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