EU: Paper Knife Market 2024

Paper Knife Market Size in the EU

The EU paper knife market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated measured growth 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. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption attained 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 dropped rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Paper Knife Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, approx. X units of paper knives were exported in the European Union; surging by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, paper knife exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany dominates exports structure, recording X units, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Denmark (X units) took the second position in the ranking, followed by France (X units), the Netherlands (X units), Spain (X units) and the Czech Republic (X units). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. Poland (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Germany increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Poland (X%), Denmark (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Spain (X%) and France (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 2012-2022. By contrast, the Czech Republic (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Denmark (X p.p.), the Netherlands (X p.p.) and Poland (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while France and the Czech Republic saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Paper Knife Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, purchases abroad of paper knives increased by X% to X units, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, paper knife imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X units) represented the largest importer of paper knives, achieving X% of total imports. Spain (X units) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Italy (X%), the Czech Republic (X%) and Denmark (X%). Latvia (X units), France (X units), Austria (X units), Belgium (X units), Poland (X units), the Netherlands (X units), Ireland (X units) and Sweden (X units) held a minor share of total imports.

Imports into Germany increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Denmark (X%), Latvia (X%), Italy (X%), Ireland (X%), Austria (X%), Spain (X%), Belgium (X%), Sweden (X%), Poland (X%), the Czech Republic (X%) and the Netherlands (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Denmark emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Germany, Denmark, Italy, Latvia and Spain increased by X, X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Spain ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Italy, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Poland, Belgium, Austria, Sweden, Denmark, Ireland and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries 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, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while Latvia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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