Price for Printed Matter in Single Sheets in Italy - 2023

Price for Printed Matter in Single Sheets in Italy (FOB) - 2023

In August 2023, the average export price for printed matter in single sheets, whether or not folded amounted to $6,806 per ton, picking up by 7.1% against the previous month. Over the last twelve-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +2.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2023 when the average export price increased by 26% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $7,068 per ton in May 2023; however, from June 2023 to August 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($31,668 per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($2,959 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Senegal (+20.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Printed Matter in Single Sheets in Italy (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for printed matter in single sheets, whether or not folded amounted to $768 per ton, falling by -27% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a sharp descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $19,641 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($9,126 per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($377 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Exports of Printed Matter in Single Sheets in Italy

Printed matter in single sheets exports from Italy declined rapidly to 12K tons in 2022, reducing by -21.7% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 21% against the previous year.

In value terms, printed matter in single sheets exports shrank to $61M in 2022. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $64M, and then fell in the following year.

Export of Printed Matter in Single Sheets in Italy (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
France	21.9	17.1	18.3	17.6	-7.0%
Switzerland	6.2	6.2	7.5	8.5	11.1%
Germany	7.5	6.7	7.0	7.0	-2.3%
United Kingdom	4.5	1.7	6.8	6.0	10.1%
United States	1.8	2.0	7.5	5.1	41.5%
Spain	3.4	3.7	4.3	4.9	13.0%
Austria	1.1	1.5	1.9	2.3	27.9%
Romania	2.1	0.6	0.9	1.1	-19.4%
Others	11.9	7.1	10.3	8.0	-12.4%
Total	60.6	46.7	64.4	60.6	0.0%

Top Export Markets for Printed Matter in Single Sheets from Italy in 2022:

France (4.5K tons)
United Kingdom (1.4K tons)
Germany (1.3K tons)
Austria (1.2K tons)
Spain (1.1K tons)
Switzerland (0.5K tons)
United States (0.4K tons)
Romania (0.2K tons)

Imports of Printed Matter in Single Sheets in Italy

For the fourth consecutive year, Italy recorded growth in purchases abroad of printed matter in single sheets, whether or not folded, which increased by 15% to 64K tons in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a significant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +22.8% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +85.2% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, printed matter in single sheets imports reduced markedly to $49M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $58M, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.