Spain: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Spain

In 2021, the Spanish market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers increased by 11% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, saw a abrupt setback. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Spain

In value terms, production of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 58% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Spain

In 2021, approx. X tons of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers were exported from Spain; increasing by 2.8% on the year before. Overall, exports, however, showed a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers rose sharply to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 32%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Portugal (X tons) was the main destination for exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Spain, accounting for a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to Portugal exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with a 1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Portugal totaled +2.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-7.1% per year) and Italy (-11.9% per year).

In value terms, Portugal ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers exports from Spain, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 24% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 1.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Portugal stood at +1.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-8.5% per year) and Italy (-4.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 7.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($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 India (+15.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Spain

For the fourth year in a row, Spain recorded decline in supplies from abroad of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers, which decreased by -2.5% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 24%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers reached $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Finland (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Canada (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to Spain, together comprising 75% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of +58.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers suppliers to Spain were Finland ($X), Sweden ($X) and Canada ($X), with a combined 67% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Canada, with a CAGR of +57.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 3.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 29%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average 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 Italy (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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