United Kingdom: Market for Paper other than Graphic, Packaging or Tissue 2024

Market Size for Paper other than Graphic, Packaging or Tissue in the UK

The UK market for paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue contracted to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a slight curtailment. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Paper other than Graphic, Packaging or Tissue in the UK

In value terms, production of paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Exports of Paper other than Graphic, Packaging or Tissue

Exports from the UK

In 2022, exports of paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue from the UK reduced to X tons, falling by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for exports of paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue from the UK, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), sixfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue exports from the UK, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($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 the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Paper other than Graphic, Packaging or Tissue

Imports into the UK

In 2022, the amount of paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue imported into the UK contracted rapidly to X tons, falling by X% against the year before. In general, imports saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt setback. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue to the UK, with a combined X% share of total imports. Finland, France, China, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), France ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue suppliers to the UK, with a combined X% share of total imports. China, Germany, the United States, Finland, the Netherlands, Italy and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

China, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a moderate increase. As a result, import price reached 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Finland ($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 Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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