Austria - Paper and Paperboard - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

Austria: Paper And Paperboard Market Overview 2020

Paper And Paperboard Market Size in Austria

The revenue of the paper and paperboard market in Austria amounted to $X in 2018, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, paper and paperboard consumption continues to indicate a significant setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the paper and paperboard market attained its peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of the paper and paperboard market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper And Paperboard Production in Austria

In value terms, paper and paperboard production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, paper and paperboard production continues to indicate a pronounced drop. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Paper and paperboard production peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper And Paperboard Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2018, the paper and paperboard exports from Austria amounted to X tonnes, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, paper and paperboard exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper and paperboard exports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, paper and paperboard exports, however, continue to indicate a temperate slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, paper and paperboard exports attained their maximum at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tonnes) was the main destination for paper and paperboard exports from Austria, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, paper and paperboard exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tonnes), twofold. Slovenia (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-X% per year) and Slovenia (+X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for paper and paperboard exports from Austria, comprising X% of total paper and paperboard exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovenia, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-X% per year) and Slovenia (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average paper and paperboard export price amounted to $X per tonne, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the paper and paperboard export price, however, continues to indicate a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the average export prices for paper and paperboard attained their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2012 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average export prices for paper and paperboard failed to regain its momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the countries with the highest prices were France ($X per tonne) and the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($X per tonne) and the Czech Republic ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Paper And Paperboard Imports

Imports into Austria

Paper and paperboard imports into Austria amounted to X tonnes in 2018, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, paper and paperboard imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper and paperboard imports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, paper and paperboard imports continue to indicate a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, paper and paperboard imports reached their maximum at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Germany (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of paper and paperboard to Austria, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, paper and paperboard imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sweden (X tonnes), fourfold. Hungary (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (-X% per year) and Hungary (+X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paper and paperboard to Austria, comprising X% of total paper and paperboard imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Sweden ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (-X% per year) and Italy (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average paper and paperboard import price amounted to $X per tonne, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the paper and paperboard import price, however, continues to indicate a temperate decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per tonne), while the price for Hungary ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the U.S., while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform