Europe: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² 2024

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² in Europe

In 2022, the Europe market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a slight setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under X% and of Weight under X g/m² in Europe

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports in Europe

In 2022, overseas shipments of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m expanded notably to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a buoyant 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. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany was the major exporter of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m in Europe, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Finland (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by the Czech Republic (X%), Spain (X%), France (X%) and Portugal (X%). Belgium (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of X%), while 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 under X g/m supplying countries in Europe were Germany ($X), Finland ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. France, Spain, Portugal and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Portugal, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a temperate 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, export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Portugal ($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 other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Imports in Europe

In 2022, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m in Europe fell to X tons, waning by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the four major importers of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m, namely Germany, Italy, France and Russia, represented more than third of total import. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Greece (X tons), together committing a X% share of total imports. Austria (X tons), Belarus (X tons), Ireland (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Russia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Portugal, France, the Netherlands, Austria, Greece, Spain, Belarus, Belgium, Lithuania and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Lithuania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, falling 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 was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

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 Portugal ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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