Business forms and interleaved carbon sets market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The market for business forms and interleaved carbon sets in Spain showed relative stability in 2018 and 2019, with volumes around 11 000 t. A dramatic shift occurred in 2020, when the market contracted by approximately 32% to 7 673 t.

After the 2020 downturn, the market entered a phase of modest recovery, climbing to 7 981 t in 2022 and 8 319 t in 2023. However, this trend was interrupted in 2024, as volume fell by 14% to 7 118 t, erasing most of the previous gains.

Production business forms and interleaved carbon sets in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Spain's production of business forms and interleaved carbon sets declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 27 171 thousand US dollars, representing a significant 28.2% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 26.8%, with an annualized decline rate of 9.9%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 38 769 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 4.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Spain in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Spain produced 7 718 tonnes of business forms and interleaved carbon sets, marking a 33.3% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production dropped by 35.1%, with an annualized decline of 13.4%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 2.7% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Spain in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports business forms and interleaved carbon sets from Spain

Exports in kind, t

Spain exported 143.1 tonnes of business forms and interleaved carbon sets in 2020, showing a sharp 60.0% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 51.6%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 21.5%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 357.9 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 40.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, France, Austria, and Portugal were the main destinations for Spain's exports of business forms and interleaved carbon sets, together accounting for 70.0% of total export volume. France led with 37.0%, followed by Austria at 18.7%, and Portugal at 14.3%.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Spain's exports of business forms and interleaved carbon sets totaled 1 100 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 35.8% reduction from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 36.9%, with an annualized decline of 14.2%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, with an 8.8% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, France, Austria, and Portugal remained the primary buyers of business forms and interleaved carbon sets from Spain in value terms, jointly representing 69.6% of total export value. France accounted for 29.4%, Austria for 26.0%, and Portugal for 14.2%.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Spain in value, 2017-2020

Imports business forms and interleaved carbon sets to Spain

Imports in kind, t

Spain's import volumes showed irregular changes, indicating a volatile market. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 54.3 tonnes, while the highest was in 2017, creating a 2.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports totaled 98.1 tonnes, representing an 80.8% increase from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a 61.0% drop.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, France, and Germany were the leading suppliers of business forms and interleaved carbon sets to Spain, together accounting for 79.3% of total import volume. Italy led with 38.6%, followed by France at 25.1%, and Germany at 15.6%.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Spain's imports of business forms and interleaved carbon sets declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 251 thousand US dollars, showing a 1.3% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 30%, with an annualized decline of 11.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and France consistently held leading positions in Spain's import structure by value, jointly accounting for 67.9% of total imports. Germany led with 28.1%, followed by Italy at 27.0%, and France at 12.8%.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Spain in value, 2017-2020