Greece: Market for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper 2022

Market Size for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Greece

The Greek market for household and sanitary articles of paper amounted to $X in 2020, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated measured growth from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, consumption decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Greece

In value terms, production of household and sanitary articles of paper expanded sharply to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, production continues to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Exports from Greece

In 2020, the amount of household and sanitary articles of paper exported from Greece skyrocketed to X tonnes, rising by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a measured increase from 2007 to 2020: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, exports increased by +X% against 2017 indices. As a result, exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper surged to $X in 2020. Overall, total exports indicated slight growth from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, exports increased by +X% against 2017 indices. Exports peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Cyprus (X tonnes), Bulgaria (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes) were the main destinations of exports of household and sanitary articles of paper from Greece, together comprising X% of total exports. North Macedonia, France, Croatia, Albania, Romania, Italy, Ireland, the UK and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Ireland (+X% per year), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for household and sanitary articles of paper exported from Greece were Germany ($X), Cyprus ($X) and Bulgaria ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. France, North Macedonia, the UK, Italy, Croatia, Albania, Romania, Ireland and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average export price for household and sanitary articles of paper amounted to $X per tonne, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Romania ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Imports into Greece

In 2020, purchases abroad of household and sanitary articles of paper decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper shrank to $X in 2020. Overall, imports showed a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Bulgaria (X tonnes), Italy (X tonnes) and Austria (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of imports of household and sanitary articles of paper to Greece, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Austria, while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and Bulgaria ($X) appeared to be the largest household and sanitary articles of paper suppliers to Greece, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for household and sanitary articles of paper stood at $X per tonne in 2020, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per tonne), while the price for France ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform