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Newsprint market in Southern Europe

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Southern 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

Earlier Report Observations

The newsprint market in Southern Europe contracted sharply between 2018 and 2022, with total volume falling from 1.33 million tonnes to 704 thousand tonnes. The steepest decline occurred in 2020, when the market size dropped by 39% to 759 thousand tonnes.

Industry dynamics in 2021 were influenced by a rise in printing and writing paper production in Brazil, affecting global pulp and fiber supply, while Italy's strong paper recycling sector continued to shape raw material streams for newsprint. In 2022, the market was directly pressured by a significant increase in energy and raw material costs in Italy, which raised production expenses. This coincided with a 32.2% decline in print newspaper sales in Italy from 2018 to 2022, reducing core demand for newsprint.

A modest recovery followed in 2023, with market volume growing 4.6% to 736 thousand tonnes, signaling a period of stabilization after years of decline.

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 Southern Europe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Southern 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 Southern 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

Newsprint production in Southern Europe has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 460.2 K t of newsprint, which represents a 39.4% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 48%, averaging an annual decline of 19.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.3%)	(1.0%)	(39.4%)	(19.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports newsprint from Southern Europe

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of decline, newsprint exports from Southern Europe rebounded in 2020. Exports reached 277.9 K t, marking a significant 13.7% increase from 2019. However, over the broader period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 26.4%, with an average annual decline of 9.7%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 244.5 K t, while the largest drop occurred in 2018 with a 27.7% decrease.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(27.7%)	(10.5%)	13.7%	(9.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, newsprint exports from Southern Europe were distributed across many countries. Even the top three destinations—India, China, and France—together accounted for only 41.3% of total exports in volume terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Newsprint export revenues in Southern Europe fell for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 127.6 M $ US, a significant 23.1% drop from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, export revenues decreased by 39.8%, averaging an annual decline of 15.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.9%)	(14.0%)	(23.1%)	(15.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the value of newsprint exports from Southern Europe was spread across numerous countries. The top three markets—India (16.9% of export value), France (14.6%), and China (8.6%)—combined for just 40.2% of total export value, with no single partner dominating the trade.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports newsprint to Southern Europe

Imports in kind, K t

Newsprint imports into Southern Europe declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 832.0 K t, reflecting a significant 22.1% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 30.6%, with an average annual decline of 11.5%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 832.0 K t, while the largest increase also occurred in 2018 at 0.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.0%	(11.0%)	(22.1%)	(11.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany (20.5% of import volume), France (20.0%), and Austria (15.2%) were the leading sources for newsprint imports into Southern Europe. Together, these three countries accounted for 55.6% of total import volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

The value of newsprint imports into Southern Europe dropped for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports came to 323.7 M $ US, down 31.7% from a year earlier. From 2017 to 2020, import values decreased by 34%, with an average annual decline of 12.9%. The peak import value was recorded in 2018 at 524.0 M $ US, while the largest increase also occurred in 2018 at 6.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.9%	(9.5%)	(31.7%)	(12.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, three key markets—France, Germany, and Austria—together absorbed 56.9% of the total value of newsprint imports into Southern Europe.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io