Overview of the Global Market for Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry

Market Size for Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry

The global paper industry finishing agents market dropped to $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated pronounced growth 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated pronounced growth 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 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry

Exports

In 2022, the amount of finishing agents used in the paper industry exported worldwide reduced modestly to X tons, dropping by X% against 2021. In general, exports recorded a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Norway dominates exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports. Austria (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the United States (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to paper industry finishing agents exports from Norway stood at X%. At the same time, Germany (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Germany emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. The United States and Austria experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the Netherlands (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Germany (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while the Netherlands and Norway saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and Norway ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for X% of global exports.

The United States, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average paper industry finishing agents export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a perceptible increase 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, paper industry finishing agents export price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry

Imports

In 2022, approx. X tons of finishing agents used in the paper industry were imported worldwide; waning by X% compared with the year before. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Global imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany was the largest importer of finishing agents used in the paper industry in the world, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Belgium (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by France (X%). The following importers - Sweden (X tons), China (X tons), the United States (X tons), Russia (X tons), Finland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the UK (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of finishing agents used in the paper industry. At the same time, Belgium (X%), Poland (X%), Sweden (X%), the United States (X%), the UK (X%), Russia (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Italy (X%) and France (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, China (X%), Indonesia (X%) and Finland (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Belgium (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while Germany and Finland saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest paper industry finishing agents importing markets worldwide were China ($X), Germany ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising X% of global imports. France, Sweden, Indonesia, Belgium, Poland, Italy, Finland, the Netherlands, Russia and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average paper industry finishing agents import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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