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

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

In 2022, the UK market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight decline. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under X% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in the UK

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from the UK

In 2022, approx. X tons of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 were exported from the UK; dropping by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 dropped markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Ireland (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 from the UK, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Indonesia (with a CAGR of X%), 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 X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 exported from the UK were Malta ($X), France ($X) and Sri Lanka ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Egypt, Ireland, the United States, Indonesia, Thailand, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Turkey and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Indonesia, with a CAGR of X%, 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 2022, the average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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 Malta ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($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 Ireland (X%), 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

Imports into the UK

In 2022, purchases abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable slump. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a noticeable setback. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Portugal (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 to the UK, together accounting for X% of total imports. Sweden, Finland, Poland, China, the Netherlands, France, Indonesia, Italy, Canada and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 suppliers to the UK were Portugal ($X), Germany ($X) and Sweden ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Brazil, Finland, the Netherlands, Poland, France, China, Indonesia, Italy, Canada and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Canada, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

In 2022, the average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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