France: Newsprint Market 2024

Newsprint Market Size in France

In 2022, the French newsprint market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after six years of decline. In general, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Newsprint Production in France

In value terms, newsprint production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. Newsprint production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Newsprint Exports

Exports from France

Newsprint exports from France contracted to X tons in 2022, reducing by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, newsprint exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a noticeable reduction. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for newsprint exports from France, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, newsprint exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Switzerland (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Switzerland (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for newsprint exports from France, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average newsprint export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, newsprint export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($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 Turkey (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Newsprint Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, overseas purchases of newsprint increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after six years of decline. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible decrease. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, newsprint imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The UK (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of newsprint imports to France, together comprising X% of total imports. Belgium, Finland, the Netherlands, Canada, Sweden and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the largest newsprint suppliers to France, together accounting for X% of total imports. Belgium, Finland, the Netherlands, Canada, Sweden and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Canada, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 average newsprint import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, newsprint import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. 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 supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from the UK ($X per ton) and Switzerland ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($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 UK (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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