Moulded or pressed paper pulp articles market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for moulded or pressed paper pulp articles in Spain experienced significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2024. Starting at 36 774 tonnes in 2018, it surged to 45 986 tonnes in 2019, then declined over the next two years to 37 019 tonnes in 2021. A gradual recovery followed, reaching 39 793 tonnes by 2024.

In 2020, the Spanish government introduced Order TED/426/2020, which established clear criteria for when recovered paper and board intended for manufacturing ceases to be considered waste. This regulation, requiring processes like sorting, cleaning, and pressing for pulp production, provided a more stable framework for using recycled materials, potentially supporting production during a period of market adjustment.

By 2024, the market rebounded, aided by a broader recovery in Spain's paper and board industry, where production increased by 8.5%. Economic recovery boosted apparent consumption, while innovations in molding technology for pulp packaging drove higher demand from food, electronics, and e-commerce sectors.

Production moulded or pressed paper pulp articles in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Spain's production of moulded or pressed paper pulp articles declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 42 301 K $ US, down 0.6% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 35.2%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 10.6%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 2.0%, while the peak value was recorded in 2018 at 43 417 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 38.8%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

After two years of growth, Spain's production volume of moulded or pressed paper pulp articles declined. In 2020, 41 772 tonnes were produced, a decrease of 1.8% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 61.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 17.3%. The largest increase was in 2018 at 52.7%, and the maximum volume was reached in 2019 at 42 551 tonnes.

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

Exports moulded or pressed paper pulp articles from Spain

Exports in kind, t

Spain's exports of moulded or pressed paper pulp articles increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 31 674 tonnes, showing a moderate rise of 3.8% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 46.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Portugal, and Italy were the main markets for Spain's exports of moulded or pressed paper pulp articles in kind. France accounted for 37.5% of exports, Portugal for 28.4%, and Italy for 14.6%, together representing 80.6% of total export flows.

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

Spain's exports of moulded or pressed paper pulp articles increased for the third consecutive year in value terms. In 2020, exports totalled 41 124 K $ US, up 17.1% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 66.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 18.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Portugal, and Italy held the largest shares in Spain's exports of moulded or pressed paper pulp articles by value. France contributed 35.8%, Portugal 26.6%, and Italy 14.0%, collectively making up 76.3% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports moulded or pressed paper pulp articles to Spain

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Spain's import volume of moulded or pressed paper pulp articles declined. In 2020, imports were recorded at 29 908 tonnes, marking a substantial drop of 11.9% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 15.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.0%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 26.3%, and the peak volume was also in 2019 at 33 954 tonnes.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal and France dominated Spain's import structure for moulded or pressed paper pulp articles in kind, with other countries accounting for the remaining share.

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 moulded or pressed paper pulp articles increased for the third consecutive year in value terms. In 2020, imports totalled 41 538 K $ US, reflecting a strong gain of 11.3% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 41.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Portugal, and China consistently led Spain's import structure for moulded or pressed paper pulp articles by value. France accounted for 36.4% of imports, Portugal for 34.9%, and China for 8.6%, together comprising 79.9% of total import flows.

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

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