Italy: Market for Coated Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Italy

After three years of decline, the Italian market for coated printing and writing papers increased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, showed a pronounced decrease. Coated printing and writing paper consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Italy

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Exports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Italy

In 2022, coated printing and writing paper exports from Italy contracted dramatically to X tons, which is down by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the United States (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of coated printing and writing paper exports from Italy, with a combined X% share of total exports. France, Spain, Turkey, Poland, China, Austria, Egypt, Mexico, India and Belgium 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 India (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for coated printing and writing paper exported from Italy were the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. France, Spain, Poland, Turkey, Mexico, Belgium, China, Austria, Egypt and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

India, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 export price for coated printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated notable 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, coated printing and writing paper export price increased by X% against 2018 indices. As a result, the export price reached 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 Poland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Italy

In 2022, overseas purchases of coated printing and writing papers increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of coated printing and writing paper imports to Italy, together comprising X% of total imports. Finland, Sweden, Spain, the United States, Slovenia, the Netherlands, Switzerland and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), Austria ($X) and Belgium ($X) appeared to be the largest coated printing and writing paper suppliers to Italy, together comprising X% of total imports. Finland, Spain, Sweden, Slovenia, the Netherlands, the United States, Switzerland and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The Netherlands, 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

The average import price for coated printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, 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 Slovenia ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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