United Kingdom: Wrapping Papers Market Overview 2021

Wrapping Papers Market Size in the UK

The UK wrapping papers market shrank to $X in 2020, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Wrapping papers consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Wrapping Papers Production in the UK

In value terms, wrapping papers production dropped to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, the total production indicated a moderate increase from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, production decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, production failed to regain the momentum.

Wrapping Papers Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2020, approx. X tonnes of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard were exported from the UK; which is down by -X% on 2019. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wrapping papers exports reduced slightly to $X in 2020. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X tonnes) was the main destination for wrapping papers exports from the UK, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, wrapping papers exports to Ireland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Portugal (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ireland was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-X% per year) and Portugal (+X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for wrapping papers exported from the UK were Ireland ($X), Germany ($X) and the U.S. ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. China, Poland, Portugal, France, Belgium, Italy, the Netherlands and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X the main countries of destination, Poland saw 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

In 2020, the average wrapping papers export price amounted to $X per tonne, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the last thirteen years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. As a result, export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wrapping Papers Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2020, overseas purchases of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the fifth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wrapping papers imports fell to $X in 2020. In general, imports continue to indicate a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tonnes), Finland (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of wrapping papers imports to the UK, together comprising X% of total imports. The Netherlands, France, Ireland, Italy, Spain, India, Russia, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Poland, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest wrapping papers suppliers to the UK were Sweden ($X), Finland ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by France, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, India, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Russia and Ireland, which together accounted for a further X saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average wrapping papers import price amounted to $X per tonne, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was France ($X per tonne), while the price for Ireland ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ireland, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of wrapping papers consumption was China (7.7M tonnes), comprising approx. 38% of total volume. Moreover, wrapping papers consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the U.S. (2M tonnes), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Italy (721K tonnes), with a 3.6% share.

What are the largest producers of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of wrapping papers production was China (7.1M tonnes), accounting for 36% of total volume. Moreover, wrapping papers production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the U.S. (2.5M tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Sweden (968K tonnes), with a 5% share.

What are the leading suppliers of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard to the UK?

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In value terms, Sweden ($41M), Finland ($39M) and Germany ($28M) appeared to be the largest wrapping papers suppliers to the UK, with a combined 46% share of total imports. These countries were followed by France, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, India, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Russia and Ireland, which together accounted for a further 43%.

What are the leading importers of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard from the UK?

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In value terms, the largest markets for wrapping papers exported from the UK were Ireland ($28M), Germany ($14M) and the U.S. ($8.3M), together accounting for 37% of total exports. China, Poland, Portugal, France, Belgium, Italy, the Netherlands and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

What is the average export price for wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard in the UK?

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The average wrapping papers export price stood at $2,102 per tonne in 2020, rising by 19% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard in the UK?

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The average wrapping papers import price stood at $1,253 per tonne in 2020, with a decrease of -4.8% against the previous year.