Italy: Market for Printing and Writing Paper 2024

Market Size for Printing and Writing Paper in Italy

In 2022, the Italian printing and writing paper market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a mild setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Printing and Writing Paper in Italy

In value terms, printing and writing paper production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Printing and Writing Paper

Exports from Italy

In 2022, exports of printing and writing paper from Italy shrank to X tons, which is down by X% against the year before. In general, exports showed a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, printing and writing paper exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the United States (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of printing and writing paper exports from Italy, with a combined X% share of total exports. The UK, Spain, Turkey, Poland, China, Greece, Mexico, Austria, Belgium and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for printing and writing paper exported from Italy worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

The United States, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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

The average printing and writing paper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated measured growth 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, printing and writing paper export price increased by X% against 2018 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($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 Mexico (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Printing and Writing Paper

Imports into Italy

In 2022, overseas purchases of printing and writing paper increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, printing and writing paper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a mild downturn. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest printing and writing paper supplier to Italy, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, printing and writing paper imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X tons), twofold. Sweden (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of printing and writing paper to Italy, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average printing and writing paper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, 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.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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