United Kingdom: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2025

Market Size for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in the UK

In 2021, the UK market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers decreased by -5.8% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the market value increased by 7.4%. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in the UK

In value terms, production of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers expanded to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 28% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from the UK

For the seventh consecutive year, the UK recorded decline in overseas shipments of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers, which decreased by -3.9% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers reduced to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from the UK, with a 25% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ireland (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Malta (X tons), with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France totaled -2.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ireland (-16.6% per year) and Malta (-0.9% per year).

In value terms, France ($X), Malta ($X) and Egypt ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for uncoated wood free printing and writing paper exported from the UK worldwide, with a combined 35% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the United States, Bangladesh, Ireland, Germany, China, the Netherlands, Italy, Hong Kong SAR, Spain and the United Arab Emirates, which together accounted for a further 24%.

Among the main countries of destination, Bangladesh, with a CAGR of +21.3%, recorded 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

The average export price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, export price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, export price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers increased by +42.3% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 12%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Malta ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($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 Bangladesh (+12.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into the UK

For the fourth consecutive year, the UK recorded decline in supplies from abroad of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers, which decreased by -5.2% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 2.1%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers shrank to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 8.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Portugal (X tons), Finland (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers to the UK, with a combined 41% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Brazil, the Netherlands, Sweden, France, Indonesia, Poland, Italy, the United States, Austria and Russia, which together accounted for a further 51%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Indonesia (with a CAGR of +50.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Portugal ($X), Finland ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper suppliers to the UK, together accounting for 39% of total imports. Brazil, the Netherlands, Sweden, France, Italy, Poland, Indonesia, Austria, the United States and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 52%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Indonesia, with a CAGR of +48.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 13%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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