EU: Paper Knife Market 2023

Paper Knife Market Size in the EU

In 2022, the EU paper knife market increased by 22% to $X, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Paper Knife Production in the EU

In value terms, paper knife production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Paper Knife Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, approx. X units of paper knives were exported in the European Union; which is down by -5.7% compared with the previous year. In general, exports showed a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 8% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper knife exports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany was the key exporting country with an export of about X units, which amounted to 45% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X units), the Netherlands (X units), France (X units) and Spain (X units), together achieving a 40% share of total exports. Poland (X units) and Denmark (X units) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to paper knife exports from Germany stood at -4.5%. At the same time, the Netherlands (+16.1%), Poland (+12.7%), Denmark (+3.4%) and Spain (+1.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +16.1% from 2012-2022. By contrast, France (-2.4%) and the Czech Republic (-6.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (+8.3 p.p.), Poland (+2.1 p.p.) and Spain (+1.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the Czech Republic and Germany saw its share reduced by -6.6% and -9.7% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest paper knife supplier in the European Union, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 10% share.

In Germany, paper knife exports decreased by an average annual rate of -2.5% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (-5.1% per year) and France (-0.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -5.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by 10%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per unit), while Denmark ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+5.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Knife Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, purchases abroad of paper knives increased by 10% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper knife imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 15%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), France (X units), Spain (X units), the Netherlands (X units), Italy (X units), the Czech Republic (X units) and Poland (X units) represented roughly 77% of total imports in 2022. The following importers - Belgium (X units), Romania (X units), Austria (X units), Hungary (X units), Portugal (X units) and Greece (X units) - together made up 13% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Greece (with a CAGR of +14.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 46% of total imports. Italy, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Poland, Austria, Belgium, Portugal, Hungary, Romania and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

Among the main importing countries, Hungary, with a CAGR of +10.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2022, declining by -2.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by 8.3%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2021, and then dropped modestly 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 Austria ($X per unit), while the Netherlands ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+3.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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