Spain: Paper And Paperboard Market 2024

Paper And Paperboard Market Size in Spain

After two years of growth, the Spanish paper and paperboard market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption saw a dramatic decline. Paper and paperboard consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

Paper And Paperboard Production in Spain

In value terms, paper and paperboard production shrank significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a precipitous setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Paper And Paperboard Exports

Exports from Spain

In 2022, overseas shipments of paper and paperboard (creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper and paperboard exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Morocco (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of paper and paperboard exports from Spain, with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, Romania, Poland, Mexico, Italy and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for 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 Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Portugal ($X), Morocco ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for paper and paperboard exported from Spain worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Germany, Romania, Poland, Italy, Mexico and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Romania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average paper and paperboard export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a pronounced setback. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($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 Morocco (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Paper And Paperboard Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2022, imports of paper and paperboard (creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated) into Spain rose to X tons, growing by X% on the previous year. In general, total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, paper and paperboard imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), France (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper and paperboard imports to Spain, together accounting for X% of total imports. Switzerland, Poland, Germany and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Switzerland (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paper and paperboard (creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated) to Spain, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with an X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average paper and paperboard 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%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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