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Paper finishing agents market in Spain

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for paper finishing agents in Spain showed significant movement between 2019 and 2021. Market volume in physical terms grew from 52 304 t in 2019 to 63 176 t in 2020, before falling back to 47 288 t in 2021. In value, the market expanded from $48.6 million to $55.9 million over the same two-year period, then contracted to $40.7 million in 2021.

Industry developments in 2024 provided context for the market environment. Paper and board production in Spain increased by 8.5% that year, a rebound that typically raises demand for auxiliary chemicals like finishing agents. At the same time, high energy costs—representing about 30% of operational expenses—placed pressure on production economics, while a broader shift toward sustainable manufacturing processes began influencing chemical specifications and usage patterns.

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
1. 4.1. In kind
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2019-2021
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2019-2021
2. 4.2. In value
  1. 4.2.1. Production, 2019-2021
  2. 4.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.2.4. Market size, 2019-2021
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Spain
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2019-2021, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2019-2021, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Spain by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Spain by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Spain, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Spain 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Spain by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Spain by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Spain, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Spain 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Spain by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Spain by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Spain, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Spain 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Spain by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Spain by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Spain, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Spain by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 paper finishing agents in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Spain's output of paper finishing agents was valued at 63 266 thousand US dollars, representing a year-on-year increase of 17.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	17.7%	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Spain produced 65 062 tonnes of paper finishing agents, marking a significant 16.9% gain compared to 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	16.9%	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports paper finishing agents from Spain

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Spain exported 21 283 tonnes of paper finishing agents, showing a 1.6% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 3.6%, which translates to an annualized rate of 1.2%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 22 726 tonnes, with the largest increase of 10.6% also occurring that year. The largest decline was in 2019, with a drop of 7.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.6%	(7.9%)	1.6%	1.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France, Italy, and Germany were the leading destinations for Spain's exports of paper finishing agents in kind. France accounted for 35.5% of exports, Italy for 13.9%, and Germany for 13.1%, together making up 62.5% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Spain's exports of paper finishing agents in value terms stood at 18 512 thousand US dollars, indicating a modest 0.7% gain compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 5.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 20 104 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 14.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with an 8.6% decrease.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.2%	(8.6%)	0.7%	1.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France, the United Kingdom, and Italy emerged as the main markets for Spain's exports of paper finishing agents in value terms. France held a 29.9% share, while the United Kingdom and Italy each accounted for 12.2%, collectively representing 54.3% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports paper finishing agents to Spain

Imports in kind, t

Spain's imports of paper finishing agents in kind showed volatility during this period. In 2020, imports reached 19 397 tonnes, marking a 10.4% increase from the previous year. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 10 250 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 2.2%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a surge of 71.4%. Overall, imports varied by a factor of 1.9 from the low in 2018 to the high in 2020.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.2%)	71.4%	10.4%	22.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Norway, Germany, and Sweden were the top suppliers of paper finishing agents to Spain in kind. Norway accounted for 29.0% of imports, Germany for 23.7%, and Sweden for 14.4%, with their combined share reaching 67.2% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, Spain's imports of paper finishing agents in value terms declined. In 2020, imports were recorded at 11 186 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp 15.1% decrease from 2019. The highest import value was in 2019 at 13 171 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 11.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.1%	11.3%	(15.1%)	(0.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and Sweden were the key sources for Spain's imports of paper finishing agents in value terms, together accounting for 57.9% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io