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

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

In 2021, the Spanish market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² increased by 0.5% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption showed mild growth. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Exports from Spain

Exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² from Spain expanded significantly to X tons in 2021, picking up by 7.2% against 2020. In general, exports, however, recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 196% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 73%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² from Spain, with a combined 53% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +246.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² exported from Spain were the UK ($X), Russia ($X) and Brazil ($X), with a combined 55% share of total exports.

Russia, with a CAGR of +187.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 29% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 218% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Morocco ($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 Saudi Arabia (+6.9%), 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 under 40 g/m²

Imports into Spain

In 2021, the amount of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² imported into Spain soared to X tons, growing by 49% compared with the year before. In general, imports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 119% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 75%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² to Spain, together accounting for 65% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Slovenia (with a CAGR of +682.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² suppliers to Spain, with a combined 66% share of total imports. These countries were followed by France, the Czech Republic, Slovenia, China, Portugal, India and Indonesia, which together accounted for a further 31%.

Slovenia, with a CAGR of +837.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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 2021, the average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 25%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+68.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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