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Newsprint market in Europe

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Europe" region includes following countries:

Albania

Andorra

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Croatia

Gibraltar

Greece

the Holy See

Italy

Malta

Montenegro

Portugal

San Marino

Serbia

Slovenia

Spain

North Macedonia

Bulgaria

Belarus

Czechia

Hungary

Moldova

Poland

Romania

Russia

Slovakia

Ukraine

Denmark

Estonia

Faroe Islands

Finland

Åland Islands

Iceland

Ireland

Latvia

Lithuania

Norway

Sweden

the United Kingdom

Isle of Man

Austria

Belgium

France

Germany

Liechtenstein

Luxembourg

Monaco

the Netherlands

Switzerland

Earlier Report Observations

The European newsprint market volume declined consistently from 7.6 million tons in 2018 to 5.1 million tons in 2022, a reduction of one-third over the period. This contraction was reflected in falling production, imports, and exports, with no single disruptive event halting the downward trend across those years.

A steep drop of 36% occurred in 2023, slashing the market to 3.2 million tons. This acceleration was driven by the long-term digitalization trend, which reduced demand for printed newspapers and led to paper mill closures in Germany. Market participants reported significantly lower demand volumes and intensified efforts to cut costs through data-driven sales and AI-assisted maintenance.

The decline continued into 2024, as major industry players like Metsä Board announced strategic realignments to focus on consumer packaging and sustainable products. This shift, fueled by growing environmental awareness and stronger demand for paper-based packaging, further diverted investment and production capacity away from the traditional newsprint segment.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Europe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Europe in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production newsprint in Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of newsprint, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of newsprint, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Europe's newsprint production has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, European production reached 6 439 thousand tonnes, marking a 20.6% decrease compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 28.4%, which translates to an average annual decline of 10.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Europe in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.8%)	(6.2%)	(20.6%)	(10.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Europe's newsprint production has seen a decline in value for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 3 553 million US dollars, representing a sharp 38.9% drop from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 44.6%, averaging an annual decline of 17.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.1%)	(7.3%)	(38.9%)	(17.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports newsprint from Europe

Exports in kind, K t

Europe's newsprint export volumes have fallen for the second year running. In 2020, exports totaled 3 254 thousand tonnes, showing a moderate decline of 8.6% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 9.3%, with an average annual rate of 3.2%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 924 thousand tonnes, which saw a 9.4% increase from the previous year. In 2019, exports experienced the largest decline of 9.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.4%	(9.3%)	(8.6%)	(3.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, India, China, and Turkey were notable buyers of newsprint from Europe, but their combined share was not dominant. India accounted for 14.0% of exports in volume, China for 6.3%, and Turkey for 2.3%, totaling just 22.6% of all exports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Europe's newsprint export value has declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 1 796 million US dollars, reflecting a sharp decrease of 29.7% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, export value fell by 29.8%, with an average annual decline of 11.1%. The peak value was in 2018 at 2 849 million US dollars, which saw an 11.3% increase from the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.3%	(10.3%)	(29.7%)	(11.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Europe's newsprint exports in value terms were not heavily concentrated on a few key markets. India represented 11.8% of export value, China 5.3%, and Turkey 2.0%, together making up only 19.1% of total exports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports newsprint to Europe

Imports in kind, K t

Europe's newsprint imports have declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports stood at approximately 2 515 thousand tonnes, down by 11.3% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 21.9%, averaging an annual decline of 7.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.3%)	(1.8%)	(11.3%)	(7.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, Norway, Switzerland, and Canada were the main sources for Europe's newsprint imports by volume. Norway accounted for 10.1% of imports, Switzerland for 8.2%, and Canada for 4.7%, together comprising 23.0% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Europe's newsprint import value has fallen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 1 420 million US dollars, a 30.2% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, import value declined by 32.3%, with an average annual rate of 12.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 263 million US dollars, which saw a 7.9% increase from the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.9%	(10.1%)	(30.2%)	(12.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017–2020, Norway, Switzerland, and Canada accounted for the largest shares of Europe's newsprint imports by value. Norway made up 9.5% of import value, Switzerland 8.0%, and Canada 4.5%, together totaling 22.0% of all imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io