United Kingdom: Uncoated Filter Paper Market 2024

Uncoated Filter Paper Market Size in the UK

The UK uncoated filter paper market fell to $X in 2022, which is down by -11.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a deep reduction. Uncoated filter paper consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Uncoated Filter Paper Production in the UK

In value terms, uncoated filter paper production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 12%. Uncoated filter paper production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Uncoated Filter Paper Exports

Exports from the UK

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of uncoated filter paper and paperboard decreased by -11.5% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 83%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, uncoated filter paper exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 50%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for uncoated filter paper exports from the UK, with a 51% share of total exports. Moreover, uncoated filter paper exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (X tons), with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled +47.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+12.2% per year) and Poland (+2.4% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncoated filter paper and paperboard exports from the UK, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with an 8.3% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at +42.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+14.0% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+33.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average uncoated filter paper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -5.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 22%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined 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 Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Saudi Arabia (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Uncoated Filter Paper Imports

Imports into the UK

Uncoated filter paper imports into the UK declined dramatically to X tons in 2022, which is down by -74.5% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 122%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated filter paper imports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 90%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest uncoated filter paper supplier to the UK, accounting for a 41% share of total imports. Moreover, uncoated filter paper imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to -1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+7.0% per year) and the United States (-24.7% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X), France ($X) and Sweden ($X) constituted the largest uncoated filter paper suppliers to the UK, with a combined 67% share of total imports. Germany, Turkey, Italy, the Philippines and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

Among the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +52.7%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average uncoated filter paper import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 97% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded tangible growth. 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 Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+9.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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