EU: Handmade Paper Market 2024

Handmade Paper Market Size in the EU

The EU handmade paper market expanded to $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Handmade Paper Production in the EU

In value terms, handmade paper production expanded slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Handmade Paper Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2023, the amount of handmade paper and paperboard exported in the European Union shrank to X tons, which is down by X% compared with the year before. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, handmade paper exports fell to $X in 2023. In general, exports continue to indicate a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France prevails in exports structure, reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. Italy (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Belgium (X%). The following exporters - Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of handmade paper and paperboard. At the same time, Poland (X%), Spain (X%), Italy (X%) and Belgium (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Sweden (X%) and Germany (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. France (X p.p.), Italy (X p.p.), Belgium (X p.p.), Poland (X p.p.) and Spain (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Germany saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, France ($X) emerged as the largest handmade paper supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in France amounted to X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, handmade paper export price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, 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.

Handmade Paper Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2023, the amount of handmade paper and paperboard imported in the European Union shrank sharply to X tons, reducing by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, handmade paper imports fell to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

France prevails in imports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. The Netherlands (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Poland (X%) and Ireland (X%). Greece (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

Imports into France decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Ireland (X%) and Belgium (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ireland emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Greece (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Poland (X%) and Spain (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of France (X p.p.) and Ireland (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Poland (X p.p.) and Spain (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, France ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported handmade paper and paperboard in the European Union, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a X% share.

In France, handmade paper imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, handmade paper import price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Greece ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform