Portugal: Handmade Paper Market 2024

Handmade Paper Market Size in Portugal

The Portuguese handmade paper market stood at $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Handmade paper consumption peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Handmade Paper Production in Portugal

In value terms, handmade paper production expanded modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

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Handmade Paper Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2023, handmade paper exports from Portugal skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a sharp shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, handmade paper exports surged to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, faced a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Angola (X tons) was the main destination for handmade paper exports from Portugal, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, handmade paper exports to Angola exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Angola stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

In value terms, Angola ($X) remains the key foreign market for handmade paper and paperboard exports from Portugal, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Angola amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average handmade paper export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Handmade Paper Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of handmade paper and paperboard, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, total imports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, handmade paper imports stood at $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of handmade paper imports to Portugal, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, France ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest handmade paper suppliers to Portugal, together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average handmade paper import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, handmade paper import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform