Overview of the Global Market for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Market Size for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

The global paper pulp moulded articles market rose slightly to $X in 2022, growing by 4.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +86.3% against 2013 indices. Over the period under review, the global market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Production of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% 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 -4.1% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 18% against the previous year. Global production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Exports

For the eleventh year in a row, the global market recorded growth in shipments abroad of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp, which increased by 3.7% to X tons in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +82.2% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 16%. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles exports totaled $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 20%. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons), distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), the United States (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Canada (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main exporters of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp, together generating 66% of total exports. Croatia (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and France (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +10.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Malaysia (+25.9%), Portugal (+8.7%), Croatia (+8.3%), Spain (+7.2%), the United States (+6.1%), the Czech Republic (+4.2%), Mexico (+3.7%), the Netherlands (+3.2%), Hungary (+3.1%), Canada (+1.6%) and Germany (+1.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Malaysia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +25.9% from 2012-2022. By contrast, France (-1.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (+6.3 p.p.) and Malaysia (+4.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while the Netherlands, Hungary, Germany, Canada and France saw its share reduced by -1.7%, -1.8%, -2.7%, -2.8% and -2.9% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest paper pulp moulded articles supplier worldwide, comprising 30% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 7.2% share of global exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 6.3% share.

In China, paper pulp moulded articles exports expanded at an average annual rate of +12.7% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+2.2% per year) and the United States (+6.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average paper pulp moulded articles export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 9.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($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 Czech Republic (+6.5%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Imports

Global paper pulp moulded articles imports skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, rising by 17% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a prominent increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United States was the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which finished at 34% of total imports. Canada (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Germany (X tons). All these countries together held near 13% share of total imports. Poland (X tons), the UK (X tons), Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons), Australia (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to paper pulp moulded articles imports into the United States stood at +15.8%. At the same time, Australia (+22.2%), Canada (+17.4%), Spain (+10.3%), the UK (+9.9%), France (+8.4%), Italy (+7.1%), Belgium (+6.2%), Poland (+5.9%), Germany (+3.5%) and the Netherlands (+3.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Australia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +22.2% from 2012-2022. The United States (+16 p.p.), Canada (+3.5 p.p.) and Australia (+1.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while the Netherlands and Germany saw its share reduced by -2% and -4.3% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp worldwide, comprising 30% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an 8.1% share of global imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States stood at +15.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (+8.5% per year) and the UK (+11.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper pulp moulded articles import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 5.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 6.2%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Canada ($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 (+6.4%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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