Europe: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Europe

The Europe market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption showed a pronounced downturn. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Europe

In value terms, production of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports in Europe

In 2022, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers in Europe shrank to X tons, which is down by X% against the year before. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 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, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a pronounced decline. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Sweden (X tons), distantly followed by Germany (X tons), Norway (X tons), Finland (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Austria (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented the main exporters of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers, together committing 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, the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers supplying countries in Europe were Sweden ($X), Germany ($X) and Norway ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Finland, Belgium, Austria and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing 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 reached 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 Europe

For the fifth consecutive year, Europe recorded decline in purchases abroad of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the nine major importers of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers, namely Germany, France, Italy, the UK, 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 reached a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key 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 Europe were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. The UK, Sweden, Belgium, Poland, Spain, the Czech Republic, Austria and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries 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 Europe amounted to $X per ton, surging 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 the UK ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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