EU: Asphalted Paper Market 2024

Asphalted Paper Market Size in the EU

In 2022, the EU asphalted paper market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Asphalted Paper Production in the EU

In value terms, asphalted paper production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Asphalted Paper Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, the amount of tarred, bituminised or asphalted paper and paperboard exported in the European Union fell to X tons, dropping by X% on 2021 figures. In general, exports recorded a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, asphalted paper exports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic represented the largest exporter of tarred, bituminised or asphalted paper and paperboard in the European Union, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Italy (X tons), constituting a X% share of total exports. Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

The Czech Republic experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of tarred, bituminised or asphalted paper and paperboard. At the same time, Spain (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Spain emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Italy (X%), Germany (X%) and Sweden (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Czech Republic (X p.p.), Spain (X p.p.) and Belgium (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Sweden, Germany and Italy saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports. Spain, Belgium and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was 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.

Asphalted Paper Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, overseas purchases of tarred, bituminised or asphalted paper and paperboard decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, asphalted paper imports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany dominates imports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. France (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Belgium (X%) and Denmark (X%). Sweden (X tons), Poland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Austria (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to asphalted paper imports into Germany stood at X%. At the same time, Poland (X%) and France (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Austria and Denmark experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the Czech Republic (X%), Sweden (X%), Belgium (X%) and the Netherlands (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Germany (X p.p.), France (X p.p.), Poland (X p.p.) and Denmark (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of the Netherlands (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest asphalted paper importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Austria and the Czech Republic 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 a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted remarkably 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 Poland ($X per ton), while Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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