EU: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in the EU

The EU market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after three years of decline. Overall, consumption saw a pronounced setback. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in the EU

In value terms, production of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a pronounced reduction. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports in the EU

In 2022, approx. X tons of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers were exported in the European Union; dropping by X% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a perceptible descent. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Sweden (X tons), distantly followed by Germany (X tons), Finland (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Austria (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented the largest exporters of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers, together achieving X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, Sweden ($X), Germany ($X) and Finland ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports. Belgium, Austria and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, 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 Austria ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Finland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports in the EU

In 2022, purchases abroad of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fifth year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable reduction. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the eight major importers of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers, namely Germany, France, Italy, Sweden, Belgium, Poland, Spain and the Czech Republic, represented more than two-thirds of total import. The following importers - Austria (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) - each accounted for a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Sweden, Belgium, Poland, Spain, the Czech Republic, Austria and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, the Czech Republic, 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 mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, 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 noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Spain ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Sweden ($X per ton) and Slovakia ($X per ton) were 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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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