United Kingdom: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in the UK

In 2022, the UK market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in the UK

In value terms, production of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from the UK

In 2022, the amount of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers exported from the UK contracted rapidly to X tons, which is down by X% on the year before. In general, exports recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Ireland (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from the UK, with a combined X% share of total exports. The United States, Indonesia, the Netherlands, Italy, Malta, Spain, Egypt, Turkey, China and Sri Lanka lagged somewhat behind, together comprising 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 Indonesia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for uncoated wood free printing and writing paper exported from the UK were France ($X), Malta ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Sri Lanka, Egypt, Ireland, Germany, Indonesia, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, China and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Indonesia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 export price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, export price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers increased by X% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($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 Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into the UK

In 2022, overseas purchases of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers were finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a noticeable curtailment. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers to the UK, together comprising X% of total imports. Sweden, Finland, Indonesia, China, France, Poland, Italy, Spain, Austria and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Indonesia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Portugal ($X), Germany ($X) and Sweden ($X) appeared to be the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper suppliers to the UK, with a combined X% share of total imports. Brazil, Finland, France, Indonesia, Poland, China, Italy, Austria, Spain and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Indonesia, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($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 United States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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