France: Paper And Paperboard Market 2024

Paper And Paperboard Market Size in France

The French paper and paperboard market reduced markedly to $X in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a prominent expansion. Paper and paperboard consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Paper And Paperboard Production in France

In value terms, paper and paperboard production dropped remarkably to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Paper and paperboard production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper And Paperboard Exports

Exports from France

In 2023, shipments abroad of paper and paperboard (creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated) decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper and paperboard exports totaled $X in 2023. In general, exports saw a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Canada (X tons) were the main destinations of paper and paperboard exports from France, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Italy ($X) and Canada ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for paper and paperboard exported from France worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Canada, with a CAGR of X%, 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

The average paper and paperboard export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, paper and paperboard export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper And Paperboard Imports

Imports into France

Paper and paperboard imports into France contracted rapidly to X tons in 2023, which is down by X% on 2022. Overall, imports faced a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper and paperboard imports dropped to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper and paperboard imports to France, together comprising X% of total imports. The Czech Republic, the UK, Spain, Morocco and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Morocco (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) appeared to be the largest paper and paperboard suppliers to France, together accounting for X% of total imports. The UK, Spain, Morocco, the United States and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Morocco, with a CAGR of 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 2023, the average paper and paperboard import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform