Portugal: Market for Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry 2024

Market Size for Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry in Portugal

The Portuguese paper industry finishing agents market was estimated at $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry in Portugal

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Exports of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry

Exports from Portugal

In 2022, paper industry finishing agents exports from Portugal shrank significantly to X tons, which is down by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for paper industry finishing agents exports from Portugal, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy amounted to X%.

In value terms, Italy ($X) also remains the key foreign market for finishing agents used in the paper industry exports from Portugal.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average paper industry finishing agents export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Italy.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Italy amounted to X% per year.

Imports of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry

Imports into Portugal

In 2022, supplies from abroad of finishing agents used in the paper industry increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a pronounced shrinkage. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest paper industry finishing agents supplier to Portugal, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, paper industry finishing agents imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sweden (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Austria (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, the largest paper industry finishing agents suppliers to Portugal were Spain ($X), Austria ($X) and Finland ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Sweden, Poland, Germany and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 paper industry finishing agents import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing 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 Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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