Netherlands: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² 2024

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² in the Netherlands

The Dutch market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m dropped sharply to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption saw a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, shipments abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a precipitous decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a significant decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m from the Netherlands, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Latvia (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Suriname (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Latvia (X% per year) and Suriname (X% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m exports from the Netherlands, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a noticeable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Latvia ($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.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m into the Netherlands shrank sharply to X tons, waning by X% on 2021. In general, imports faced a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs 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 graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m supplier to the Netherlands, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X tons), sevenfold. Sweden (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 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 ($X) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m to the Netherlands, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Sweden, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was 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.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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