United Kingdom: Market for Coated Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Coated Printing and Writing Papers in the UK

The UK market for coated printing and writing papers fell to $X in 2021, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a deep slump. Coated printing and writing paper consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Coated Printing and Writing Papers in the UK

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a deep setback. Coated printing and writing paper production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from the UK

In 2021, shipments abroad of coated printing and writing papers increased by 10% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 66% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper exports amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 40%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Japan (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and Australia (X tons) were the main destinations of coated printing and writing paper exports from the UK, together accounting for 63% of total exports. India, Ireland, China, the Netherlands, France, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +135.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X) remains the key foreign market for coated printing and writing papers exports from the UK, comprising 26% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Japan stood at +16.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (+11.5% per year) and France (-12.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for coated printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, rising by 3.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 15% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Vietnam ($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 Germany (+20.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into the UK

In 2021, supplies from abroad of coated printing and writing papers decreased by -4.2% to X tons, falling for the seventh year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 4.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper imports expanded to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 4.4%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Finland (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of coated printing and writing paper imports to the UK, with a combined 57% share of total imports. Austria, the United States, Belgium, Sweden, the Netherlands, France and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +22.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Finland ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest coated printing and writing paper suppliers to the UK, with a combined 58% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Austria, the United States, Sweden, Belgium, France, Spain and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 38%.

The United States, with a CAGR of +11.6%, saw 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 mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for coated printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 7.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 14%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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