France: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets 2024

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets in France

In 2022, the French market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, saw a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under X% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Sheets in France

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets

Exports from France

Exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets from France dropped to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, exports continue to indicate a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets rose significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets from France, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets exports from France, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a slight setback. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets

Imports into France

In 2022, supplies from abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets was finally on the rise to reach X tons after five years of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a deep contraction. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a pronounced contraction. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Portugal (X tons) constituted the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets supplier to France, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets from Portugal exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fivefold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Portugal amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

In value terms, Portugal ($X) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets to France, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Portugal stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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