Italy: Newsprint Market 2024

Newsprint Market Size in Italy

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the Italian newsprint market, when its value increased by X% to $X. Overall, consumption saw a perceptible curtailment. Newsprint consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Newsprint Production in Italy

In value terms, newsprint production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Newsprint Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of newsprint, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, newsprint exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), France (X tons) and Romania (X tons) were the main destinations of newsprint exports from Italy, together comprising X% of total exports. Morocco, the Dominican Republic, Malta, Belgium, Slovenia, Tunisia and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Dominican Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Austria ($X) and Morocco ($X) were the largest markets for newsprint exported from Italy worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. Romania, the Dominican Republic, Malta, Belgium, Slovenia, Tunisia and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Dominican Republic, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average newsprint export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Greece ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 Chile (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Newsprint Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, purchases abroad of newsprint decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the ninth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, newsprint imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a pronounced reduction. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main suppliers of newsprint imports to Italy, with a combined X% share of total imports. Austria, Belgium, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest newsprint suppliers to Italy were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Switzerland ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Austria, Belgium, Slovenia, Spain, Finland and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average newsprint import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a notable 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 somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Finland ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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