EU: Market for Printing and Writing Paper 2024

Market Size for Printing and Writing Paper in the EU

In 2022, the EU printing and writing paper market increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, consumption saw a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Printing and Writing Paper in the EU

In value terms, printing and writing paper production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Printing and Writing Paper

Exports in the EU

In 2022, approx. X tons of printing and writing paper were exported in the European Union; which is down by X% on the previous year. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, printing and writing paper exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by Finland (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Austria (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the largest exporters of printing and writing paper, together constituting X% of total exports. The Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons), France (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Slovenia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In Germany, printing and writing paper exports declined by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Finland (X% per year) and Sweden (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in France ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while Finland ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Printing and Writing Paper

Imports in the EU

In 2022, imports of printing and writing paper in the European Union contracted to X tons, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, printing and writing paper imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a mild curtailment. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by France (X tons), Italy (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Poland (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented the main importers of printing and writing paper, together mixing up X% of total imports. The Czech Republic (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Austria (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Sweden (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest printing and writing paper importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Belgium, Poland, Spain, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, Sweden, Romania and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Hungary, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton), while Sweden ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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